What to do if the mint seedlings grow too long

What does it look like when mint seedlings grow leggy?

When caring for mint seedlings, if there is not a good maintenance environment, they will grow too tall, causing them to grow thin and long, and look wilted, which will seriously affect their growth. If not handled in time, it may cause their death.

Reasons for the excessive growth of mint seedlings

1. If the mint seedlings grow too tall, it is basically because of insufficient light. If they receive less light at ordinary times, it will cause them to grow too tall. Excessive watering can also cause them to grow too tall. In severe cases, the plants may gradually rot.

2. If the mint seedlings are over-fertilized, they will grow too tall. You should know that the soil is relatively fertile and can promote growth, so you must apply a small amount of fertilizer during the seedling stage, or even no fertilizer.

How to deal with the excessive growth of mint seedlings

1. Mint seedlings usually need to be placed in a place with sufficient light for maintenance so that they can carry out photosynthesis normally, and they need to be watered and fertilized in appropriate amounts so that they can gradually resume their growth.

2. When the mint seedlings grow more than 4 pairs of leaves, they must be pinched in time, and this should be done when the weather is relatively clear. This will allow side branches to grow and make the plant look more compact.

3. When caring for mint seedlings, you also need to use relatively fertile soil and maintain a suitable temperature environment during the maintenance period, which can also reduce the phenomenon of excessive growth.