What soil is best for growing mint?

1. Garden soil

Ordinary garden soil is generally the surface soil from vegetable gardens, orchards or parks. It is the most common type of cultivation soil and is slightly acidic. It has a relatively strong ability to retain water and fertilizer, but its air permeability is relatively poor. Since mint has strong survival ability and can survive in most soils, using garden soil with stronger fertility can help it bloom faster.

2. Sand

Use about 1/3 of sand and mix it with the soil to make sandy soil. It can effectively drain water and retain fertilizer, is suitable for mint growth, and can provide the necessary nutrients.

3. Mixed soil

Mix 1/3 humus soil and 2/3 garden soil to form a relatively loose soil with good water and fertilizer retention properties. Using this kind of soil can prevent the soil from becoming compacted after excessive watering, which can cause plant root rot, leaf loss, or yellowing.

4. Notes

Mint is easy to survive and will grow well as long as the soil is not too sticky. If you find that the soil is too heavy during the planting process, you can add some sandy soil to facilitate drainage.