Picking mint grass - we make useful preparations for the winter

Many people like to collect pleasantly fragrant mint, to stockpile it to make fragrant tea. But wild grass is not so useful, like pepper. It is cultivated by amateurs in the country, taking up a lot of space, is a perennial culture. You will learn from our article, how to properly collect grass, when to pick mint and how best to store the plant.

Picking mint

Like fragrant herbs any other variety, I want to keep this until the winter, to then prepare a delicious tea based on it, as well as used in various medical procedures. It should be dried, to prevent rot and the appearance of mold on the surface.

It is necessary to collect and store the culture properly, so that later it does not lose its appearance and healing properties. If you do it right, then you will be able to use fragrant herbs for your own needs all year round. It is necessary not only to carefully collect plants, but also to choose a normal place and time for their storage. Special knowledge about the methods of proper drying and storage of harvested crops will also help.

There are recommendations for collecting medicinal herbs. It is better not to take plants, located near the roadway or in heavily polluted areas. Advised to find a lawn away from the city. You should not collect a very young culture. Mint should be cut near the ground. You do not need to cut off with your hands. It is recommended to cut the stem to a third of its length. Then we can talk about rapid growth, which makes it possible to harvest again this season.

Mint Collection Video

You will learn from the video, how to properly harvest mint.