Pudina

Sowing Season:

• All Seasonal.

Soil requirements:

• The right type of soil is very important as nutrition’s are required for the growth of the plant.
• Mix of soil requires Red soil, Vermicompost and Coco peat in respective ratios (40: 40: 20). Also add handful of Neem cake to each pot to keep the soil pest free.

Sowing:

• Sow your seeds 12-14 cm apart at a depth of 1⁄2inch (1.3 cm).
• Keep soil moist to speed germination and encourage quick growth.
• Sow the 1-2 seeds per pit.
• Water regularly.
• Seedling takes place within 4-6 days from the date of sowing.

Plants Caring:

• Herb Mint need at least 1 to 2 hours Sunlight.
• Check the plants regularly and spray neem oil and Panchagavya to keep the insects away. Add handful of compost for every 10-15 days for each pot to make sure soil has enough nutrition’s to grow plants.

Harvest:

• Harvesting of Herb Mint can start after 4 to 6 weeks of sowing.
• Do not wait too long to harvest or wait for larger leaves; bitterness will set in quickly after maturity.