14.02.2024

Learn how to plant peppermint in a cup to decorate and scent your home

By liliaturcin5

Nothing better than  enjoying aromatic herbs at home  , in fact  you can obtain many benefits thanks to this plant  .

The good news is  that you can have a small garden at home even if you have little space  , it   is really possible to plant mint there  .

This herb is popularly known as  mint  , but its scientific name is   Mentha spicata  .  Its medicinal properties help us treat digestive problems  , such as  poor digestion and   nausea  , it  also provides calming and even expectorant effects  .

Next, we  will explain to you how to plant peppermint  , an  aromatic herb ideal for scenting your interior  .

You need  :

  • 1 large ceramic mug
  • painter’s tape
  • Drill with drill bit
  • Pass
  • Earth
  • The water
  • peppermint seeds

Procedure  :

  1. Place the cup upside down, stick a piece of masking tape and mark 2 x, then pierce the bottom. Make small holes for drainage.
  2. Prepare the compost and place it in the cup.
  3. Next step, place some mint seeds and cover with soil. Remember not to sow them too deeply, this may harm growth.
  4. Finally, we observe how little by little the plant grows, you can transplant it to another larger area. This can be a large pot or the garden.

Recommendations  :

Watering should only be done when the soil is dry  ,  remember that it is a small space and moisture could accumulate there  .

Additionally,  you should place the plant in a location where it receives light at dawn and shade at dusk  .

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