How to grow Mint from stems?

[shilparamam]

I have seen online so many are growing mint using stems with large area. Do I need red soil or any other compost for growing mint?

[Nomad]

First of all, you need to dip your mint cuttings in water for a week and let the soot systems develop. Once, the cuttings have a good root system, you can plant them in the soil. You can use any kind of soil but it needs good drainage.

[ZandraJoi]

I've never had luck growing mint from stems nor from seeds. However, once I have mint, it tends to propagate itself without any help from me.

[admin]

1. Take healthy cuttings

Cut a fresh, green mint stem about 10–15 cm (4–6 inches) long. Make sure it has at least 2–3 leaf nodes. Remove the leaves from the bottom half.

2. Root the stem in water

Place the cut end in a glass of clean water, keeping the leaf nodes submerged but the leaves above water. Keep it in a bright spot with indirect sunlight. Change the water every 1–2 days.

Roots usually appear in 5–10 days.

3. Transplant to soil

Once roots are about 2–3 cm long, plant the stem in moist, well-draining soil. Gently firm the soil around it.

4. Water and care

Water regularly to keep the soil slightly moist. Mint likes partial sun to full sun. Pinch the tips once the plant starts growing to encourage bushy growth.

5. Grow in pots (recommended)

Mint spreads aggressively, so growing it in containers helps control it.

With minimal care, mint grown from stems establishes quickly and produces fresh leaves within a few weeks.