Mint

Mint - most perennial plants with a characteristic odor.
As a garden plant, if not to limit the appetite of this plant, mint is aggressive enough and is able to capture the entire territory.


Plant with an extremely strong aroma height of 60-90 cm, pale purple flowers appear in mid-to late summer. The most common species of the family are: peppermint and orange mint.


Soil type: Average, with good drainage
soil pH: from 6,0 to 6,5
Coverage: From the penumbra to direct sunlight
Watering: Medium intensity.
Fertilization: Fish emulsion.


Selecting sites mint:
Perfectly suitable site with moist soil in partial shade or on the sunny side. Due to the aggressive nature of the plant, mint should be grown in containers with soil, pre-fertilized compost.


Planting mint:
To obtain a thicket of mint simply put 2.3 plants at a distance of 60 cm from each other in well-lit place, and soon you will not have free space between plants.


Planting: The distance between plants should be 30-45 cm, to as long as the plants do not root for the soil must be constantly moisturize. Do not forget about invasive plants, weed torment from his neighbors.


Watering mint:
After rooting, mint tolerant to drying. Suffice watering once a week.


Fertilization:
Plants require little or no feeding. You can fertilize in early spring and late in the year.


Care Mint:
To maintain moisture and protect against splashes, you can use a thin layer of mulch. Mint, grown in containers need regular watering. Otherwise mint requires virtually no care.


Rust mint:
In infected plants on the lower surface of the leaf blade appear orange spots. Infection affects the plant through the roots. The affected plants should be removed. Affected plants can not fertilize.


Pests mint:
Aphids: As a means of combating suit insecticidal oils and soaps. Biological enemy - ladybugs.


Mites:
Small arachnids various colors (red, brown, yellow or green). They damage cells of leaves and feed cell sap. The affected plants wither, the leaves appear brown spots. Natural enemies - ladybugs. To fight, you can use streams of water or insecticidal soap.


Preparations for next season:
In late autumn cut the plant at the base to stimulate growth in the next year.