VibeX ® RXI-135 Arizona Sun Hummingbird Mint Seed(200 per packet) | Zipri.in
VibeX ® RXI-135 Arizona Sun Hummingbird Mint Seed(200 per packet)

VibeX ® RXI-135 Arizona Sun Hummingbird Mint Seed(200 per packet)

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Planting And CareMinimal care is needed for mintFor outdoor plants, use a light mulchThis will help keep the soil moist and keep the leaves cleanFor indoor plants, be sure to water them regularly to keep the soil evenly moistDo When choosing a location for your mint, find one where the plant will receive morning sun and partial afternoon shadePlant on a patio, in a containerWhen planting the herb in a flower bed, first submerge a container (either a pot, a mesh bag or edging to at least 5 inches deep), leaving the rim above ground level when potted, so the mint s fast-growing root system will be containedOtherwise, the herb will take over your garden and lawn in an annoying weed-like fashionHarvest mint sprigs before the plant flowersTo extend the harvesting season, pinch off the flowering buds as they appearIf planting your mint in a garden bed, apply mulch to help keep it from spreadingLocate mint plants fifteen inches apart, and thin them regularlyIf planting your mint indoors, locate your container where it will receive good morning light but where it will also be away from drying heating elementsDon tDont Plant mint in an open bed without first submerging a vessel that will contain the herb s wild-growing rootsIf planting mint in a bed using a submerged pot, be sure it s not crackedThe runners will find their way out and continue to spreadPlant the herb in super moist conditions where it wont dry outPeppermint CareMints are vigorous perennials that thrive in light soil with good drainageIdeally, they prefer a moist but well-drained site, something like their native habitat along stream banksMost will tolerate some shade, and the variegated types may require some protection from direct sunFor growing outdoors, plant one or two purchased plants (or one or two cuttings from a friend) about 2 feet apart in moist soilOne or two plants will easily cover the groundMint should grow to be 1 or 2 feet tallFor best growth in confined areas such as containers, topdress plants with a thin layer of compost or organic fertilizer every few monthsAboveground pots will need winter protection in cold climates