Sowing Guide
Step 1: Choose a container. Pick a wide pot, at least 8 inches deep, with drainage holes. Mint spreads quickly, so a pot keeps it from taking over your garden bed.
Step 2: Prepare the soil. Use loose, well-draining soil mixed with compost, and keep it evenly moist.
Step 3: Sow on the surface. These tiny seeds need light to sprout, so don’t bury them under the soil. Scatter them on top and press them gently into the soil without burying them.
Step 4: Mist, don’t pour. A spray bottle keeps the surface damp without washing the seeds away.
Step 5: Wait for sprouts. Seedlings usually appear in about 10 to 15 days in warm conditions.
Growing Conditions at a Glance
| Need | Best Practice |
|---|---|
| Light | Four to six hours of sun; light shade in peak summer |
| Temperature | Warm, roughly 18 to 25°C for germination |
| Watering | Keep the soil moist, never soggy |
| Best sowing time | February to April and September to November |
| First harvest | About 8 to 10 weeks after sowing |
Harvesting Tips
Pick leaves from the top of the stems once plants are around 6 inches tall. Pinching the tips encourages branching, which gives you a bushier plant and more leaves over time.
Common Problems and Quick Fixes
- Seeds not sprouting: They were probably buried too deep, so sow them on the surface.
- Leggy, thin stems: The plant needs more light.
- Yellow leaves: The soil is too wet, so water less often.
- Plant spreading everywhere: Keep it in a pot, or trim the runners regularly.
Order Your Mint Seeds
Fresh seeds, easy sowing and a steady supply of aromatic leaves make mint a rewarding first herb. Order your Mint (Pudina) Seeds from Hani Plants today and start growing at home.
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