- The different methods of propagation
- Sow peppermint
- Propagation by head cuttings
- dig up foothills
- divide root ball
- tips and tricks
Peppermint can also be propagated by sowing seeds. However, propagation is easier if you cut top cuttings, dig up runners or simply divide the root balls of large plants.
The different methods of propagation
- seed
- head cuttings
- foothills
- divide
Sow peppermint
Seeds are available from specialist retailers or you can leave the flowers in the summer so that they can be fertilized. In autumn you can then simply shake out the seeds.
Sowing is best done in spring on the window sill or outdoors after the ice saints. Peppermint germinates in the sun, so don't cover the seeds with soil.
Propagation by head cuttings
This method is particularly popular because it is so simple. In June or July, cut off the desired number of cuttings from very strong plants. The shoots should be between eight and ten centimeters long and have at least four pairs of leaves.
Stick the cuttings in potting soil that is a mixture of potting soil and sand. Keep them nice and moist but not wet. You can often put them in the desired location as early as autumn.
dig up foothills
Peppermint tends to spread via runners. To start a new peppermint bed, dig up the stolons and plant them in the desired location. This works without any problems for almost the entire garden year.
divide root ball
What you may already know from other perennials in the garden also works with peppermint. If a plant has grown very large, you can divide it and gain two or more peppermint plants.
To do this, expose the root ball of the peppermint. With a sharp spade, pierce the plant in two or, in the case of very large balls, in several parts. Make sure that enough roots and shoots are preserved on each section.
Place the plants propagated in this way in the new location. The best time to divide the perennials is early autumn.
tips and tricks
You should never cultivate peppermint in the herb bed. The herb does not mix well with many other herbs. In addition, peppermint tends to overgrow, so that it quickly overwhelms the other plants in the bed.
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