Peppermint needs more water in the early stage of growth, and it is usually watered once every half month, and it should be watered 4-5 times from seedling emergence to harvest, so as to avoid overgrowth of stems and leaves, causing lower leaves to fall off and reducing plant yield. Water should be stopped about 25 days before harvest.
The watering time of mint is different in different seasons. Water is needed in the morning in spring and autumn, and in the morning and evening when the temperature is high in summer. In winter, the temperature is low. In order to avoid frostbite, it is necessary to water at noon when the temperature is high.
Watering time of mint after changing pots
After changing the pot of mint, water should be poured once for water permeability, and it should be kept in a semi-cool place. After the plants have passed the pot life safely, they can be properly watered and fertilized to ensure the healthy growth of plants.
The correct way to water mint
1. What water is poured: mint can be poured with rain or river water. If it is watered with tap water, it should be placed for a few days before use or exposed to the sun to volatilize chlorine in the water and reduce the damage to plants.
2. Watering is permeable: mint prefers a humid environment and is resistant to humidity. During the growing period, the soil should be kept moist, but the amount of water should not be too large and there should be no water accumulation. Watering should be based on the principle of no watering and thorough watering.
How to water indoor mints?
1. Precautions for watering: Although mint is a wet plant, too high soil humidity will affect the respiration of roots and easily breed bacteria, so it is necessary to control water and avoid water accumulation.
2. Water in winter: When the temperature is low in winter, the water absorption capacity of mint roots will also decrease. At this time, you don't need to water. As long as the pot soil is not dry, don't worry. Suddenly dry, you can water it properly.
3, watering in summer: mint will absorb water faster in summer, and it can be watered once in the morning and evening. If you put it in a cool environment, you should reduce the number of watering to avoid excessive watering and waterlogging.
What if the mint is watered too much?
If mint is watered too much, there will be many situations, such as excessive growth, yellow leaves, soft stems and leaves, rotten roots and black stems. Roots can be drained and replanted. Pay attention to water control after recovery. It is best to water thoroughly every time until the tender leaves at the top are soft or the soil in the basin is dry.