In order to be able to optimally develop its lush foliage and valuable ingredients, mint needs a balanced supply of nutrients. Since the harvest is processed into food and drinks, chemical-mineral fertilizers are taboo. You can find out how to properly fertilize mint here.

These organic fertilizers encourage healthy growth

Organic fertilizers are not immediately absorbed by mint plants. Rather, busy microorganisms first have to process the ingredients in such a way that they can be absorbed by the roots. The result is a permanent supply of all important nutrients and trace elements without the risk of over-fertilization. These organic fertilizers have proven themselves in the herb garden:

  • mature compost
  • granulated cattle manure
  • guano granules
  • Plant manure (nettle, comfrey)
  • Horn shavings (32.93€) as a nitrogen supplier
  • Wood ash for potassium supply

In this way, all mint species receive an extremely healthy mixed diet, instead of enriching the mineral components of chemical fertilizers and passing them into our food. The deceptively bursting growth after mineral fertilization is not advantageous for the vigorous mint anyway. The plant would have to be cut back even more frequently than usual.

Instructions for a professional fertilizing of mint

At what point in time and in what dosage mint is fertilized depends on various factors. The age of the plant, the soil quality and the location also play a role. A herb plant in the bed can absorb both solid and liquid fertilizer. Potted mint handles liquid preparations and sticks or cones better. How to handle it correctly:

  • Do not fertilize freshly planted mint in pre-fertilized soil
  • Provide established bedding plants with organic fertilizer every 14 days from May to August
  • Pamper mint on the balcony weekly with liquid fertilizer
  • alternatively administer guano fertilizer sticks (4.48€) with a long-term effect in May and July

Since mint in the planter is repotted every 2 years in fresh substrate due to its extensive growth, fertilizing is only part of the care program every second year. In the bed, a crop rotation of 3 to 4 years is recommended.

tips and tricks

Already knew? Without your own garden, you can easily produce natural compost on the balcony. This is possible with a worm composter that processes the organic plant and kitchen waste. The result is rich humus for your balcony plants and worm tea as a natural liquid fertilizer.

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Vegetable garden