How to Grow a Mint Plant From Cuttings
by
Lee @ Lady Lee's Home
(IC: blogger)
I have three plants from the mint family growing in my garden: spearmint, peppermint. and lemon balm.
I grow them mainly for tea, but I also add spearmint to salads. My tea is very simple... Boiling water, a sprig of mint, and half a teaspoon of honey. No tea bag.
Mint is a very simple plant to grow. You can get a small plant at your local plant nursery, but today I wanted to show you how simple it is to grow a mint plant from cuttings. So if you know of someone that has mint in their garden, or if you come across a mint plant somewhere all you have to do is grab a couple of sprigs and you are on your way to haveing your own mint plant. I'll show you how.
I grow them mainly for tea, but I also add spearmint to salads. My tea is very simple... Boiling water, a sprig of mint, and half a teaspoon of honey. No tea bag.
Mint is a very simple plant to grow. You can get a small plant at your local plant nursery, but today I wanted to show you how simple it is to grow a mint plant from cuttings. So if you know of someone that has mint in their garden, or if you come across a mint plant somewhere all you have to do is grab a couple of sprigs and you are on your way to haveing your own mint plant. I'll show you how.
Mint grows best in rich soil that is high in organic matter. Mint loves a moist environment, however, the soil has to have good drainage.
You can plant mint in full sun or a partially shady location in the garden. All types of mint spread vigorously, so make sure to give them enough room or simply plant them in containers.
In fact, it might be a good idea to plant your mint in a container even if you have enough room for it in the garden so you can move it indoors in the winter.
1. Cut a sprig of mint - Find a nice looking mint plant. It doesn't matter if it grows inside or outside or if it grows in the ground or in a pot. You are just looking for a healthy, green, vibrant plant.
2. Clean lower leaves - clean the lower leaves from the sprig so you are left with an inch of bare stem. Use the leaves you removed to make a hot or cold cup of tea!
3. Place cuttings in water - place your mint cuttings in water on the kitchen counter or another well-lit location in your house, a window sill will work great.
4. Change the water - change the water every couple of days to keep things fresh. You'll start seeing roots in just a few days (usually around 5 - 7 days).
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Published December 2nd, 2015 9:55 PM
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Denise Fox on Jul 09, 2018
Should have waited another few seconds. Here is a pic
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Kasiinoboss on Sep 01, 2018
nice
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I just saw this article I know it has been a few years but I love Mint any kind will do. I planted a pot with some Petunias and it is been just lovely this year. My question is can I bring this into a garage this winter and will it come back in the same pot?
cilantro? You do this with celantro?