Growing this fresh herb from cuttings is perfect for beginner gardeners.
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Minthas a reputation for being one of the most enthusiastic growers in the garden.
It spreads easily, oftentaking over garden bedsand treading into invasive territory.
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But that eager-growing habit also means that it’s the perfect herb to try out your propagation skills.
it’s possible for you to easily propagate mint, growing new plants to share with friends and family.
Here’s how to propagate mint to grow new plants.
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Ren Elizabethis a gardener and blogger at Eco Friendly Homestead.
These will quickly grow, indicating your mint is ready to start its own chapter as a new plant.
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“For the highest rate of success, you’ll want some in-tact root material from the mint plant.
Look for a stem with at least a few root hairs on it,” Elizabeth says.
Stick the cutting into a pot with moist soil.
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It should begin to take root, though propagating in water is generally considered a more foolproof method.
verify you usefresh potting soilthat is adequately moist.
Continue to water the mint regularly so they soil stays consistently moist.
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Rather, she has a warning to prevent your new plant from taking over your garden.
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Mint is extraordinarily easy to propagate!
All it takes is one cutting to grow a new mint plant.
While most mint varieties propagate easily, spearmint is a favorite of many gardeners.
It takes root quickly and is a versatile herb to have in the kitchen.
Other popular varieties include peppermint, chocolate mint, and basil mint.
Use the same steps, and you’ll have rooted mint cuttings ready to plant in no time!
If it’s planted with other herbs, it may choke out those plants.
