{"id":3118,"date":"2024-02-03T22:18:41","date_gmt":"2024-02-03T22:18:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grandmothers-recipes.top\/?p=3118"},"modified":"2024-02-03T22:18:41","modified_gmt":"2024-02-03T22:18:41","slug":"how-to-plant-a-mint-guide-to-growing-it-well","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.grandmothers-recipes.top\/?p=3118","title":{"rendered":"How to plant a mint? Guide to growing it well"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hmmmm mint\u2026! This aromatic plant with a thousand uses and benefits is very popular in the kitchen as in other places! Its freshness and intense flavor make it one of the most used herbs in winter, but especially in summer! Mint accompanies our salads, our hot dishes, our desserts and even our drinks! Not to mention the famous peppermint tea, delicious with a good aroma content! In addition to that, mint is also useful at home, to perfume or clean our interior!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.santeplusmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/The-a-la-menthe-2.jpg\" alt=\"Mint tea\" class=\"wp-image-379082\" title=\"How to plant a mint? Guide to growing it well 2\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We use it so much that it would be interesting to plant it at home, right? This way, as soon as necessary, all you have to do is bend down to pick up some very fresh twigs! How to proceed ? It&#8217;s very simple ! All you have to do is find the right place and follow a few simple guidelines!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"quest-ce-que-la-menthe-et-quels-sont-ses-bienfaits\">What is mint and what are its benefits?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.santeplusmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/feuilles-de-menthe-4.jpg\" alt=\"mint leaves\" class=\"wp-image-379084\" title=\"How to plant a mint? Guide to growing it well 3\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mint is an ornamental plant and a condiment with many properties and&nbsp;&nbsp;benefits&nbsp;&nbsp;! Composed of menthol, it is also rich in vitamin C and minerals, including iron and magnesium. Toning, astringent, anti-inflammatory, healing and antioxidant, mint is great! Brilliant for our skin, for our hair, for our digestive system, for our breath and of course for our Virgin mojito!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And if today we show you how to plant it at home, it is because it is very useful to have some available! Indeed, mint, in addition to facilitating digestion and eliminating bad mouth odor, has antibacterial qualities and also affects the respiratory system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Grow it in pots or in your garden following our instructions!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"plantation-de-menthe-comment-faire-pousser-de-la-menthe-rapidement\">Planting mint: how to grow mint quickly?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we have already told you above, planting mint is child&#8217;s play. Just find the perfect spot for your planting and you&#8217;ll be fine! What should this place be like? Rich in nutrients of course! This is where mint clings, thrives and grows healthily!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">mint varieties<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before you start planting, keep in mind that there are a variety of mint, including spearmint, water mint, peppermint, pennyroyal, field mint, roundleaf mint\u2026.. It&#8217;s up to you which one you want to see blooming in your garden! garden!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">mint in jar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.santeplusmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Menthe-en-pot-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-379083\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to plant mint plants in pots to place on your balcony or windowsill, this is what you need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Take a vase of at least 45 cm;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take your cutting, put it in water and wait a few weeks for roots to form on the stem;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then plant it in the ground in a pot;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remember to choose a soil rich in nutrients to obtain a good result!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">mint in the garden<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If, on the other hand, you have a garden and have room for a new plant! This is the perfect opportunity!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Choose a large enough corner;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enrich your soil;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plant from seeds or cuttings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When to plant mint in the ground?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In order for your mint to bloom and give you a good harvest, we advise you to always plant it in spring, when temperatures are warmer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">mint care<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So now that you have your pot of mint or your small plantation in the garden, you will have to be patient before seeing your plant germinate! Remember to always keep the soil moist! Young plants can dry out and die quickly! And then feed your mint the most with fertilizer to stimulate its growth! You can opt for natural fertilizers such as vegetable cooking water, coffee grounds, eggshells or milk. And a small important point: cover your plants with a tarp on cold and rainy days if they are outdoors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ou-planter-la-menthe-a-lombre-ou-au-soleil\">Where to plant mint, in the shade or in the sun?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Resistant to both cold and heat, mint is a resistant plant and very little capricious. However, it prefers to be planted in partial shade. Avoid the sun! Your growth will pay off and your water needs will increase! And God knows how much mint he likes to drink!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But if you have no other option and your plant is exposed to full sun, don&#8217;t panic! Mint can take it! However, make sure the soil is always cool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"comment-couper-et-tailler-les-feuilles-de-menthe\">How to cut and prune mint leaves?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Okay, after a little effort and some love and care, your crop is ready to be pruned! Are you proud of yourself and can&#8217;t wait to use your mint in the kitchen? You&#8217;re right, because you&#8217;re going to enjoy it! We explain how to proceed so as not to damage your plants and to make your harvest thrive for as long as possible!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Prune the plant regularly. Mint ripens after about 3 months. Harvests can begin as soon as the plants are 8 to 10 cm tall;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pick mint in the morning before the sun spoils the aromatic quality of the foliage;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aim at the top of the plant with sharp scissors;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose the largest leaves by cutting off the entire stem. This promotes the growth of new shoots.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you prune your mint regularly, it will grow bushier and leatherier. In addition, it will allow you to always have fresh leaves on hand for your different uses!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hmmmm mint\u2026! This aromatic plant with a thousand uses and benefits is very popular in the kitchen as in other places! Its freshness and intense flavor make it one of [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3120,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3118","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-advice"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How to plant a mint? 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