1. Appearance characteristics

Mint is a perennial herb of the genus Mint of the Lamiaceae family. Its stems are upright, with a height between 30-60 cm. The leaves are lanceolate or oval, 3-5 cm long, with thick serrated edges and a light green surface. The flowers are in whorled cymes, generally growing between the leaf axils. The corolla is lavender, 4 mm long, and has pubescence on the surface. It usually blooms from July to September and bears fruits in October. The fruits are yellow-brown.

2. Growth Habits

Mint has strong adaptability and can generally grow at altitudes below 2,100 meters. When the temperature is between 25 and 30°C, the plants grow quickly. When the temperature is below 15°C, the plants grow slowly. In winter, they can tolerate low temperatures of -15°C. As a long-day plant, it likes light very much, and long light hours are conducive to plant flowering. In addition, it does not have high requirements on the soil, as long as it is not too sandy, too sticky or too acidic or alkaline.

3. Maintenance methods

When raising mint, you should generally place it in a sunny place so that it can receive sunlight throughout the day. This is not only helpful for growth, but also beneficial to peppermint oil and Menthol accumulation. Watering should be sufficient in the early stage, usually once every 15 days, and can be reduced in the later stage to avoid excessive growth of stems and leaves. There is little need for fertilization during the growth period, as long as you add base fertilizer when planting and repotting.

4. Efficacy

Mint has certain edible and medicinal value. Its stems and leaves are edible, can be juiced, and can be used as a flavoring or spice. As a medicinal material, it is antiseptic, sterilizing, diuretic and phlegm-reducing, and can also strengthen the stomach and aid digestion.