All types of mint thrive in pots. Here the herb plants find ideal conditions and are always ready for harvesting. The following lines explain in practice how to plant mint on the balcony professionally.
How to plant mint on the balcony?
To successfully plant mint on the balcony, you need a pot with at least 30 cm diameter, herb soil, compost and horn shavings. Plant the young plant in a hollow, support it and water regularly.
Growing by sowing creates vital young plants - here's how it works
For ambitious hobby gardeners, it is a matter of honor to grow mint yourself by sowing. The project will begin at the beginning of March so that strong young plants will be ready by May. How to proceed:
- Fill a seed tray or seed pot with seed soil or peat sand (€6.00 on Amazon)
- moisten the substrate well with a fine spray
- mix the fine seeds with bird sand and sow
- cover with glass or cling film
In a partially shaded window seat at a constant 20 degrees and higher, germination begins within 10 to 14 days. Once the seedlings have reached a height of 2-3 centimeters, they are pricked out in herb or pricking soil. The substrate must not dry out during this time.
Step-by-step instructions for skillful planting
A suitable pot for mint on the balcony has a diameter of at least 30 centimeters. There is also a bottom opening for water drainage to prevent waterlogging. Create a drainage over this opening in the floor using clay shards or grit, which is covered with a water- and air-permeable fleece to protect against soil crumbs. This is how it continues:
- fill the bucket halfway with herb soil, enriched with compost and horn shavings
- Make a small depression in the substrate in order to insert the potted young plant into it
- fill with the remaining soil up to just below the first pair of leaves and water
So that the young mint does not fall over, it is supported on the right and left in the form of wooden sticks. Once the plant is well rooted, the support has done its job. Water mint on the balcony abundantly and regularly without causing waterlogging.
Tips & Tricks
Stop worrying about molehills in the garden. The diggers also have a good side. The thrown up soil is considered an excellent propagation substrate. To sow, mix with a little sand and place in the seed containers. Even hesitant seeds can put the botanical turbo into action.
