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How to trim mint, top it and control its height?
Proper pruning during the growth period of mint can make the plant shape more beautiful. The center of the bud on the trunk is mainly cut off by about 5 ~ 8 cm, and the branches and leaves that look too long should be topped to keep their length at about 8 ~ 10 cm. In addition, all dead branches and rotten leaves on plants should be removed, and combing and cutting should be carried out during dormancy to reduce nutrient consumption.

Mint 1 trimming drawing for core removal treatment

Topping is the basic requirement in how to trim mint charts. After the first month of planting mint, the core should be removed, mainly by cutting off the bud center on the main branch by about 5 ~ 8 cm, and pruning the bud center on other branches appropriately to promote the development of side branches.

2, topping treatment

During the growth of mint, the long branches and leaves should be cut off, and the part near the base of branches should be cut obliquely, and the length should be controlled at about 8 ~ 10 cm. The cut branches and leaves should be soaked in clear water before reproduction, so as to avoid excessive consumption of nutrients and look more beautiful.

3. Pruning in growing season

Proper pruning during the growth of mint is beneficial to the growth and development of plants. At this time, heavy pruning should be given priority to, all pests and dead branches should be cut off, and some stout perennial branches should be combed and pruned to maintain their nutrient balance.

4, dormant pruning

When mint is dormant in winter, the pruning range should not be too large, and light pruning should be given priority to. All the dead branches and rotten leaves on the plant should be cleaned up, and the branches and leaves that look bad should be trimmed about 3 ~ 5 cm to make the nutrients more concentrated.