
2 weeks ago I posted about the stems and leaves growing on this lemon balm cutting. Thank you for your help!!
Now I have all these lovely roots and (hard to see) secondary roots and new stems and leaves! I’m assuming it’s time to plant. Should I trim the roots? Should I cut off the tiny stems and leaves? Any soil composition recommendations for lemon balm (comes from mint family)? Thank you for your help! 🌱
by Due_Web7952
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I wouldn’t trim the roots but you should remove those new leaves and stems because they’ll rot under the soil. I always feel bad doing it so I stick them back into the top of the soil and usually 1 or 2 of them propagate and continue to grow while the rest shrivel up
Edit: I forgot to answer your question about soil 🤦
For lemon balm, you’ll want well draining soil, with a ph around 6-7. Keep it in a pot so it doesn’t take over your garden or become invasive in your yard. Mint plants do well when their humidity and moisture levels are consistent, so keep that in mind as well. They don’t tolerate dry soil well.
That’s really cool! It’s totally up to you. If you want more stems, then trim up the roots till the desired stem amount. However, trimming roots may cause some decay and stunting. Since the roots look healthy, I’d personally trim off the extra stems/leaves. Then bury all the roots for the fastest growth.
I wouldn’t.
why would you trim the roots. that you just grew 🤔🤔🤔