Mint

Mint is an herbaceous plant with a bright, fresh aroma. This smell is created by essential oils, which are contained in large quantities in the leaves and stems. People have known about the healing properties of mint since ancient times., it was considered sacred by the ancient Egyptians and Greeks.

Mint growing business

Some landowners consider the issue of growing mint as a business that generates considerable income. In the United States, for example, mint is grown industrially on 280 farms.

The raw materials obtained during the harvesting process are purchased en masse by enterprises:

• medical industry
• food
• cosmetology

Growing mint from seeds and by dividing the root

Mint can be found in almost every summer cottage. This unpretentious plant pleases the eye with its bright green leaves, its smell refreshes the air, and tea brewed from the leaves has a calming effect.

The dry product is included in many traditional medicine recipes.

Mint is propagated, in most cases, by cuttings or by dividing the roots during transplantation. The best time to plant new bushes is early April or early August. When planning your beds, you should take into account that mint grows very quickly, i.e. plantings should not be thickened.

The plant prefers well-lit areas with fertile soils; on limestone soils it loses its aroma.

Growing mint in the country, you should not plant it in areas with clay soils or prone to stagnant water. In low-lying areas, it is recommended to plant mint in raised beds.

The plant is periodically fed and nitrogen-phosphorus fertilizers are applied according to the instructions.An important procedure in the maintenance process is systematic loosening of the soil and removal of weeds.

In the event of a very dry summer, the plants will require watering, but this should not be done too often; 3-4 times a month will be enough.

To reduce moisture evaporation, the soil in the beds can be mulched.

Growing mint from seeds is a very troublesome business., the seeds produce very tender and weak sprouts; to optimize care, you will need to build a greenhouse.

The grown seedlings are planted in the ground and systematically watered until they take root.

Growing mint at home

Many gardeners grow mint at home, on the windowsill. The seedlings are planted in containers or plastic pots with a nutritious earthen mixture. Watering and loosening the soil will need to be carried out systematically.

Planted bushes are prone to rapid development; harvesting occurs in the year of planting. It is best to pick off leaves for harvesting before flowering begins. The raw materials tied into bundles will need to be placed in a shaded, ventilated area.

Properly dried leaves retain a strong aroma throughout the year.

If desired, you can use freshly picked leaves to brew tea.