If your cutting has too many leaves, it will take longer for the cutting to start growing roots since it’s putting its energy into all of those leaves.
If you know you’re going to be growing mint from some of your store-bought mint, why not get the cutting started as soon as you bring it home? You can enjoy the mint leaves that you trim off of the cutting and you won’t accidentally use up all of your mint before you start the cutting.
Use a clear glass so you can easily see when the plant begins to grow roots.
Mint really likes temperatures between 55 and 70 °F (13 and 21 °C). Place your cutting in a warm room, patio, or garage so it grows quickly.
Don’t forget that your mint loves sunshine. Put your plant pot in a sunny spot in your house or set it outside where it will get lots of natural sunlight.
If your plant is in a container, the pot should have drainage holes so excess water won’t be trapped. If there’s too much water around the roots, they can rot.
To give your mint plants space to grow, plant the cuttings 2 to 3 inches (5. 1 to 7. 6 cm) apart in rows that are 18 to 24 inches (46 to 61 cm) apart.
This is a cool way to grow a small amount of mint, especially if you’ve got space in a kitchen window and want a little herb garden.
The best thing you can do is to start with a new, healthy stem.
You don’t need to use fancy water—tap water is fine as long as it’s fresh!
