Kitchen Garden Tips: Coriander and mint will not let you dry in the scorching heat, just try these 5 amazing gardening tips.

News India Live, Digital Desk: As soon as the summer season arrives, the delicate plants in the kitchen garden, especially Coriander And Mint Saving it becomes a big challenge. Due to strong sunlight and heat wave, these plants often turn yellow and start drying up. While mint gives a cooling sensation, coriander enhances the taste of every dish, hence proper care of them is very important.

5 surefire ways to save coriander and mint in summer (Gardening Tips)

1. Choosing the right place (The Right Spot)

Both coriander and mint should be protected from direct and strong afternoon sunlight.

Tip: Place your pots in a place that gets 2-3 hours of sunlight in the morning and ‘semi-shade’ in the afternoon. You can also keep them under the shade of big plants.

2. Mulching is important

‘Mulching’ is the best way to maintain soil moisture.

How to do: Spread dry leaves, grass or coconut shavings on the upper soil of the pot. Due to this, the sun’s rays do not fall directly on the soil and moisture remains for a long time.

3. Right time for watering (Watering Rule)

In summer, plants may need watering twice a day, but keep an eye on the timing.

Rule: Always water in the morning before sunrise or in the evening after sunset. Watering in the afternoon heats the soil and can burn the roots.

4. Pruning and harvesting

The higher the mint is cut, the denser it is.

Tip: Keep plucking the upper leaves from time to time. This will produce new branches and the plant will become ‘bushy’. When coriander starts blooming, remove them immediately, otherwise leaves will stop growing.

5. Natural Fertilizer

Use cold manure instead of chemical fertilizer.

Home Remedy: Soak old cow dung or vermi compost in water and add liquid fertilizer to it. The use of water left after washing rice also proves to be a ‘boon’ for these plants.

Special ‘self-watering’ trick for mint

If you forget to water frequently, place a small water tray under the mint pot. Mint is a moisture loving plant and will absorb moisture from below through its roots.

How to protect against white worms?

In summer, coriander often gets attacked by small white insects (Aphids). To avoid these, half a spoon in 1 liter water Neem Oil And add a little dish soap and spray it once a week.