Hi friends. Itâs garden time in Texas. My mint plants are strutting their stuff. Iâve got bare spots from the summerâs heat in my yard. Why not let mint take over. It spreads quickly, it takes hardly any care, and you can use it to freshen up a glass of water, hot or cold tea, or add to a meal. Itâs as versatile as a
yoga instructor with a side hustle. So, If you\ ever wanted to multiply your mint without multiplying your gardening budget? Grab some scissors, a glass of water, and a little patienceâthis is botanical mischief at its finest.
đż How to Grow New Mint Plants from Cuttings (A.K.A. Mint Multiplication Magic)
âď¸ Step 1: Snip the Right Cutting
⢠Use clean, sharp scissors or garden snips.
⢠Cut a healthy stem about 4â6 inches long, ideally from the top of the plant.
⢠Remove the lower leaves, leaving the top 2â4 leaf sets intact.
Pro tip: Choose non-flowering stems if possibleâthey root better.
đ§ Step 2: Water World
⢠Place the mint cutting in a glass of water, making sure no leaves are submerged (theyâll rot).
⢠Set the glass in a bright spot, like a sunny windowsill, but avoid direct blazing sun.
Refresh the water every 2â3 days to keep things clean and oxygenated.
đą Step 3: Wait for Roots to Party
⢠In 5 to 10 days, youâll see white roots starting to grow. Once the roots are about 1â2 inches long, your mint baby is ready to move out.
Pro tip: If youâre seeing fuzzy white stuff, thatâs root actionânot mold. Youâre doing great.
đż Step 4: Plant Time!
⢠Gently transplant your rooted mint into moist, well-draining soilâeither in the ground or a container.
⢠Keep the soil damp for the first week while it settles into its new home.
Important note: Mint is a garden escape artist. It spreads fast and wide, so if you donât want it taking over your entire yard, consider planting it in a container or using a root barrier.
âď¸ Bonus Green Thumb Tips:
⢠Mint thrives in partial sun to full sun.
⢠Pinch off the tops to encourage bushier growth.
⢠Harvest oftenâit actually grows better with regular trimming.