The geographic location of mint's homelands suggests it; the herbal plant only thrives in fresh, moist soil. This results in an adequate water requirement as a mainstay in successful care. Here we explain how to water mint properly.
Mint is a thirsty fellow - so water properly
Unlike the vast majority of herbal plants, mint species require a consistently moist soil. This requirement should already be taken into account when choosing the location. For proper casting, proceed as follows:
- water regularly in the bed
- allow the soil to dry between waterings
- water either in the morning or in the evening
- give the irrigation water directly to the roots
In the tightly dimensioned volume of the tub, there is a higher water requirement than in the bed. Therefore, use the thumb test to check daily whether watering is necessary. If the first 2-3 centimeters of the substrate feel dry, it is watered. You should empty a coaster after 20-30 minutes so that no waterlogging forms.
Water in winter when there is a frost
If winter spoils us with bright sunshine and crisp frost, mints are at risk of drought stress. If there is no snow to supply water, the roots cannot get any moisture either above or below ground. Mint plants are therefore watered a little on forest-free days.
tips and tricks
You can easily reduce the frequency of watering mint by growing the herb hydroponically in a pot. In doing so, they develop fleshy water roots in a mix of water and mineral substrate, which independently help themselves to the supply. This water supply is only refilled every 2 to 3 weeks.
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