Want to grow mint at home?
It’s easier than you think!
With just a few cuttings, you can have a thriving mint plant. Check out these 5 simple tactics to get started.
Your fresh mint awaits! Let’s begin!
Gather Your Materials
First things first, you’ll need a few basic supplies. Grab some mint cuttings, a pair of scissors, a glass of water, and some small pots with potting soil.
Don’t worry; it’s very beginner-friendly! Just make sure your scissors are clean to avoid any plant diseases.
The cuttings should be around 4-6 inches long, preferably with a couple of leaf nodes. Got all that?
Great, let’s move on!
Snip the Cuttings
Pick a healthy mint plant and snip a few cuttings from it. Choose stems that are green, vibrant, and not too woody.
Make sure each cutting has at least two leaf nodes. The leaf nodes are those little bumps where leaves grow.
Need a tip? Always cut just below a leaf node, it helps the plant root more effectively.
Easy, right?
Place Cuttings in Water
Once you’ve got your cuttings, put them in a glass of water. Ensure the lower leaves are removed and the nodes are submerged.
Place the glass on a windowsill where it can get indirect sunlight. Change the water every few days to keep it fresh.
You’ll start to see roots forming in about a week or two. Cool, huh?
Transplant to Soil
When the roots are around 2 inches long, you can move your cuttings to soil. Fill small pots with good quality potting soil and create a small hole for each cutting.
Gently place the rooted cuttings in the holes and cover up with soil. Give it a good drink of water, but don’t drench it!
Your mint’s new home is now officially soil. How exciting!
Care and Maintenance
Keep your potted mint in a spot where it can get a good amount of sunlight, but not too much direct, harsh light. Water it regularly, but make sure the soil doesn’t get soggy.
You can also pinch off the tops to encourage bushier growth. Before you know it, you’ll have a thriving mint plant.
Enjoy your fresh mint for cooking, teas, or just admiring!