Mint is very easy to grow. In fact, it sometimes even turns up without you having planted or sown anything. That is because it spreads cheerfully in any bed, but fortunately that doesn't matter, as the yield is tasty – in drinks, and in both savoury and sweet cooking.
Mint spreads a lovely scent in your herb garden, and there is also something special about being self-sufficient rather than resorting to the supermarket every time you need the tasty green leaves. Do you dream of mint for your mojito, your summer dessert or as a topping for your salad? Then read on and learn how to go about it.
How do I grow mint?
Mint is a rewarding plant that can grow in most conditions. This also means you can decide for yourself whether you prefer to plant it outdoors or indoors, as the plant thrives in both shade and sun. However, it can be an advantage to plant in a raised bed, so that you can move your plant around as needed and at the same time make sure it doesn't spread completely out of control.
It works like this: if your mint plant stands in a lot of sun, it also needs extra water – but without drowning it. In general, remember to water regularly if you dream of the greatest possible yield.
How do I care for mint?
Mint is not only easy to grow – it is also incredibly easy to look after. The most important thing is that you pick from your mint plant regularly and make sure it gets light and water, and it will grow big and beautiful. That way you can enjoy your mint from early spring and right into autumn – until the frost arrives.
Mint does not survive the winter outdoors, but you can easily repot your mint so that you can grow it indoors, and then plant it out in the garden again in early spring. Mint is thus a plant that comes back year after year, ready to provide you with aromatic flavour and scent.
Are you ready to grow mint in your garden?
As you can read, mint is extremely easy to deal with – which means that everyone can join in. Do remember, though, that mint can run wild, and that can give you more weeding than you ever expected. With these tips, however, we believe you are well equipped to get started out in the garden. Get more inspiration for herbs in the garden here.