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Peppermint and Chicory Care

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

From Rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires plenty of water during the growing season
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Less Watering
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil Type

Loamy
Loamy, Sandy

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Aphids, Loopers, Root rot, Viruses, Worms

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Watering Peppermint and Chicory

Water is the most essential need of any plant. Watering requirements differ for every plant. Knowing the amount of water required is the most important part of Peppermint and Chicory Facts. One needs to adequately water the plants keeping in mind that plants need season wise variations in water levels. While taking Peppermint and Chicory care, it is important to know that too much water is more dangerous than not enough watering. Here we provide you with the exact watering required for your garden plant. Watering Peppermint and Chicory is as follows:

  • Watering Peppermint in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Peppermint in Winter: Less Watering

  • Watering Chicory in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Chicory in Winter: Average Water

Peppermint and Chicory Diseases

Plants get infected many times due to lack of care. This makes it unhealthy and reduces its life too. Hence it is necessary to know the kind of disease on plants, to cure it and keep the plant healthy. Knowing About Peppermint and Chicory diseases is very important factor of Peppermint and Chicory Care. These plant's diseases are:

  • Peppermint: Red blotch
  • Chicory: Aphids, Loopers, Root rot, Viruses and Worms

Peppermint and Chicory Pruning

Pruning is an important part of Peppermint and Chicory care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Peppermint and Chicory pruning is done as follows:

  • Peppermint pruning: Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning

  • Chicory pruning: Cut or pinch the stems, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads

Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Peppermint and Chicory fertilizers are as follows:

  • Peppermint fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  • Chicory fertilizers: All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer