{"id":14888,"date":"2021-05-20T06:32:17","date_gmt":"2021-05-20T10:32:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gardender.com\/?p=14888"},"modified":"2021-05-20T06:56:09","modified_gmt":"2021-05-20T10:56:09","slug":"cutting-mint","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gardender.com\/cutting-mint\/","title":{"rendered":"Cutting Mint: Timing, Procedure And Flowering"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Cutting mint correctly: We show how and when to cut mint correctly and clarify what pruning has to do with the flowering period.<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7BCYg7Li-gU\" width=\"760\" height=\"515\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><br \/>\nMint ( <em>mentha<\/em> ) belongs in every herb garden: The aromatic herb can be used in many ways in the kitchen, it smells and tastes refreshing, and its flowers attract bees and other important pollinators into the garden. The more than twenty different species of mint have two things in common: They belong to the mint family ( <em>Lamiaceae<\/em> ) and are all fast-growing. Anyone who already has a mint in their garden knows that the vigorous plant cannot be kept in check with the harvest alone. Therefore regular pruning is necessary. How to do this without harming the mint, see this article.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_should_you_cut_mint\"><\/span>Why should you cut mint?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662c0c9fdf75a\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662c0c9fdf75a\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/cutting-mint\/#Why_should_you_cut_mint\" title=\"Why should you cut mint?\">Why should you cut mint?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/cutting-mint\/#When_does_the_mint_bloom\" title=\"When does the mint bloom?\">When does the mint bloom?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/cutting-mint\/#The_right_time_to_cut_mint\" title=\"The right time to cut mint\">The right time to cut mint<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/cutting-mint\/#The_correct_way_to_go_about_cutting_mint\" title=\"The correct way to go about cutting mint\">The correct way to go about cutting mint<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>First, you cut mint to harvest the leaves or stems of the plant. Another important reason for pruning is the strong growth of the mint. If you want to prevent the mint from overgrowing all other plants in the bed or pot, it must be pruned regularly. Preserving the wonderful mint aroma can also be a reason for cutting. Because when the plant begins to bloom, the aromatic scent and taste of all parts of the plant will noticeably evaporate. Hence, it makes sense to control the flowering by pruning. Last but not least, a second flowering of the mint can be made possible through a targeted cut. This way, bees, and other insects can still find food in autumn and the flowers will decorate your garden again.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Summary: why cut mint<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>For harvest<\/li>\n<li>Control and limit growth<\/li>\n<li>Preserve aroma<\/li>\n<li>Enable a second bloom<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14900\" src=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/With-the-right-pruning-mint-can-even-bloom-twice-a-year.jpg\" alt=\"With the right pruning, mint can even bloom twice a year\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/With-the-right-pruning-mint-can-even-bloom-twice-a-year.jpg 750w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/With-the-right-pruning-mint-can-even-bloom-twice-a-year-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/With-the-right-pruning-mint-can-even-bloom-twice-a-year-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_does_the_mint_bloom\"><\/span>When does the mint bloom?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mint can bloom in the garden or pot from June to September. There are two flowering times. The first flowering (if it is not prevented by pruning early) is from the beginning of June to the end of July. If the plant is cut back early, your mint can bloom a second time. The later flowering time of the mint is from the end of August to the end of September.<\/p>\n<p><strong>An overview of the flowering period of mint:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The flowering period from June to September<\/li>\n<li>First flowering: the beginning of June &#8211; end of July<\/li>\n<li>Second flowering: late August &#8211; late September<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>You might so like<\/strong>: <a class=\"yoast-link-suggestion__value\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/propagating-fuchsias\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Propagating Fuchsias: Cuttings And Sowing<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_right_time_to_cut_mint\"><\/span>The right time to cut mint<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When should you cut back your mint? In general, it can be said that mint is very easy to cut and can generally be cut back at any time. However, it is wise to choose the timing strategically so that you can harvest more aromatic leaves and encourage new growth. We, therefore, recommend two cuts a year &#8211; apart from the normal harvest, of course.<\/p>\n<p>The first pruning is best done in June, just before the mint starts to bloom. This will prevent the aroma from being lost through flowering. The second cut then takes place in late autumn (November) after the late flowering. In this way, you prepare the plant optimally for winter and avoid further spreading.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e4e4ca;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#fefee4;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><strong>Note<\/strong>: Mint reproduces easily by self-sowing. If you allow a second flowering, the seeds of the mint will distribute themselves in the bed. If you want to prevent that from happening, then cut back your mint in late August before it starts to bloom.<\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>Summary: when to cut mint?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Generally possible at any time<\/li>\n<li>Ideally twice a year<\/li>\n<li>In June: just before the first flowering<\/li>\n<li>In November: after later flowering<\/li>\n<li>If self-sowing is not desired: Before the second flowering at the end of August<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14901\" src=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Mint-is-ideally-cut-twice-a-year-in-June-and-November.jpg\" alt=\"Mint is ideally cut twice a year, in June and November\" width=\"750\" height=\"499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Mint-is-ideally-cut-twice-a-year-in-June-and-November.jpg 750w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Mint-is-ideally-cut-twice-a-year-in-June-and-November-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Mint-is-ideally-cut-twice-a-year-in-June-and-November-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_correct_way_to_go_about_cutting_mint\"><\/span>The correct way to go about cutting mint<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is best to use a sharp knife or scissors to cut your mint. The first and the second cut differ slightly from each other: the first cut is a little more moderate than the second. Use a knife or scissors to cut off all of the stems of the plant. Leave the stems an inch or two above the ground so that at least one pair of leaves remains on the stem. This will allow the mint to sprout again and allow you to harvest again.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You might so like<\/strong>: <a class=\"yoast-link-suggestion__value\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/vipers-bugloss\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ordinary Viper&#8217;s Bugloss: A Portrait Of The Echium Vulgare<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The second cut is then radical pruning: With a knife or scissors, the entire plant is cut back just above the ground.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-note\"  style=\"border-color:#e4e4ca;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><div class=\"su-note-inner su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"background-color:#fefee4;border-color:#ffffff;color:#333333;border-radius:3px;-moz-border-radius:3px;-webkit-border-radius:3px;\"><strong>Tip<\/strong>: The clippings can of course be put on the compost. But it is also suitable for mulching, as a fragrant bouquet, or for drying.<\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>Mint cutting: step-by-step<\/strong> <strong>instructions<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Use a sharp knife or scissors<\/li>\n<li>First cut: moderate cut back<\/li>\n<li>Leave at least one pair of leaves above the ground<\/li>\n<li>Mint sprouts again<\/li>\n<li>Second cut: cut back radically<\/li>\n<li>Cut back the entire plant just above the ground<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cutting mint correctly: We show how and when to cut mint correctly and clarify what pruning has to do with the flowering period. \ufeff Mint ( mentha ) belongs in every herb garden: The aromatic herb can be used in many ways in the kitchen, it smells and tastes refreshing, and its flowers attract bees&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":14902,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[65],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14888"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14888"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14888\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14902"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14888"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14888"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14888"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}