Cultivation by sowing creates vital young plants - that's how it works
For ambitious hobby gardeners, it is a matter of honor to use mint sowing to be consulted by hand. The project will be tackled from the beginning of March so that vigorous young plants will be ready by May. How to proceed:
- a seed bowl or Growing pots(€ 16.68 at Amazon *) fill with seed soil or peat sand
- Moisten the substrate well with a fine shower head
- mix the fine seeds with bird sand and sow
- cover with glass or cling film
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In the partially shaded window seat at a constant 20 degrees and higher, germination begins within 10 to 14 days. Once the seedlings have reached a height of 2-3 centimeters, they are pricked out in herb or pricking soil. During this time, the substrate must not dry out.
Step-by-step instructions for skilful planting
A suitable one
pot for mint on the balcony has a diameter of at least 30 centimeters. In addition, there is a floor opening as a water drain, so that no waterlogging occurs. Place potsherds or over this opening in the floor Grit(€ 41.99 at Amazon *) a drainage system, which is covered with a water- and air-permeable fleece to protect against crumbs. So it goes on:- Fill the bucket halfway with herbal soil, enriched with compost and horn shavings
- Press a small depression in the substrate to insert the potted young plant
- Fill up with the rest of the soil to just below the first pair of leaves and water
So that the young mint does not fall over, it is supported on the right and left in the form of wooden sticks. Once the plant is well rooted, the backing has done its job. to water Use mint on the balcony abundantly and regularly, without causing waterlogging.
Tips & Tricks
Stop worrying about molehills in the garden. The rooters also have a good side. The thrown up earth is considered an excellent propagation substrate. For sowing, mix with a little sand and place in the seed pots. Even hesitant ones lay there Seeds the botanical turbo.
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