How to Grow Mint from Cutting | Root and Propagate Mint in Water

Mint is one of the easiest herbs to grow from a cutting. There are two ways to grow mint from a cutting, first from a stem and second from the root. When growing mint in-ground, be very careful of where you plant mint because mint grows like a weed and it will take over your garden. To get started on growing mint from the stem, choose a stem that is at least 4 to 6 inches long with at least 3 to 4 sets of leaves. Get some pruning shears and cut the stem. Make sure the stem you choose is not flowering or going to seed. Remove all the leaves from bottom part of the steam leaving only four leaves on top. Put the cutting of mint stem in water. Place the mint cutting in a window that receives plenty of sun. Make sure to change water every 3 to 4 days. After 2 weeks, the mint cutting develops really nice set of roots. Dig a hole in a pot containing potting soil and place the newly rooted mint stem in the hole. Cover the mint plant with soil and pack the soil down around the plant. Water the plant and the newly established mint plant is ready to grow.
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[@DJMLB22]

This is exactly what I was looking for, short and informative! Thanks a lot sir!

[@wowbdvloge1083]

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[@nal004]

I tried growing mint and failed this summer, HOWEVER my neighbors mint if overgrowing into my yard so I’m gonna take some 😈

[@alexisgonzalezsoto8565]

Lol I did just that. Somehow my neighbor's mint died but the ones I took are thriving 😎

[@doitrandomly4420]

I grew mint next to my balcony and i got few leaves then winter came and they all died i moved to different apartment but i can see my old balcony from my new window and when the summer came i looked at my old balcony and saw the mind like a little bush

[@nal004]

@@doitrandomly4420 that’s awesome! I would be looking at that mint all day w envy

[@Ty-hi7tb]

I don't know you but we are the same

[@amandaallen5473]

I tried propagating mint from the mint growing outside the bar I work at. I failed twice. I did everything I read that I was suppose to do. From the size and length of the cuttings, changing the water out every few days or when the water got a little murky... They all died before they grew roots. Until I read that plants will not thrive with tap water! Either use filtered water, collected rain water, or water that has sat out for at least 24 hours (which causes the chemicals in tap water to dissipate). Once I did that, my third batch of mint cuttings started to grow roots and thrive! Not sure if this will help, but it sure did help me!

[@bromine35]

I didn't check for pests. There was a caterpillar hiding under the leaf that ate everything and pooped in the water.

[@usandthem6748]

That’s nature for you! 😂

[@shibi8473]

oof

[@kristinradams7109]

Lol! Nice 😂

[@helee11888]

Hello, I tried your method and my mint stems have begun sprouting roots! I cannot tell you how happy I'm feeling right now. Thank you for posting the video!

[@mentaritravel1004]

Is yours growing after you move them to soil? Mine died as aoon as its transferred

[@Diamond18116]

U are BLESSED WITH MINT LUCKS I just come to here to get some ideas how to Propagate Mint from cutting stems so I learned now I will give a try ASAP

[@fanfanifun]

I noticed this method the first time I put some mint stems as filter for my fish pond and I've been selling dozens of mint pots right now. Quite successful bussiness I think as this is my first time running bussiness on my own

[@carinaadams6797]

Well done!

[@fanfanifun]

@@carinaadams6797 Thanks !

[@AA-vr8ve]

does the mint work well for filtering?

[@k.c.carlisle1722]

Thank you for the great video. It is short, sweet and not overly complicated for a beginner gardener like myself.

[@missdiamondrose]

My mint plant was growing so well but ... the mint leaves have dried up, yet the soil is moist not dry ...CAN ANYONE PLS TELL ME WHY????

[@fridz66]

You just saved me from all the trouble of buying mint from the store. Really appreciate the video.

[@handynoah8328]

Look at those roots after being two weeks in water! Mint is a great plant and easy to grow as you mentioned. I enjoy doing infused water with mint, lemon and cucumber. New sub!

[@DaisyCreekFarms]

:)

[@theanonymous8069]

@@DaisyCreekFarms hello i want to ask...my mint is not grow like you but it be much bigger leaves...is that normal

[@smubeen4315]

@@theanonymous8069 ya it's normal

[@theanonymous8069]

@@smubeen4315 thanks...and where you from

[@smubeen4315]

@@theanonymous8069 I am Indian

[@fsdx416]

What are the common errors and challenges when growing mint?

[@maccoll3644]

Planting it in the garden, without putting in deep borders to contain it. It really grows like a weed and will quickly cover your whole garden space. Use four vertical paving slabs to make an underground container for the mint roots to keep them under control.

[@spiritualsarver2125]

As always, thanks 🙏 for keeping it short, sweet and too the point. :)

[@nowthatsjustducky]

Got a small spearmint plant growing wild out back. Pretty sure it originated with the huge spearmint fields on the end of town, one of Wrigley's biggest suppliers. Going to take a cutting tomorrow and see if I can get it to root, and then make it a companion plant for one of our potted spider plants.

[@tyui70]

where should I cut the stem to propagate it better and faster? How much time does it take generally for roots to grow?

[@qianyiwang5938]

Why is my mint leaves turning black before it grow any roots? It’s indoor and just soak them in a bottle of water

[@monaalhosani6388]

I tried it and it worked I’m so happy my mints look great

[@celtgunn9775]

Whew! You're going to have tons of mint! Sadly I planted mint in the yard here and now we're moving. It's too late in the season to dig up plants so I'll have to wait until next year for mint. Hope your mint bed is all filled out & looking beautiful! You're going to have to show us the bed in a few weeks.

[@DaisyCreekFarms]

You can dig up mint anytime (besides winters below freezing). It's very hardy, take a cutting or root and plant in a desired area. It grows like crazy! Will post an update of my mint bed :)

[@apoorvar9454]

Hi ! Great video. Thank you for sharing this. A question, why is the stem with flowering end not a good choice ?

[@dreroad6095]

my mint leaves wilted 30 mins after I palced it in the water :( also, there is another video here on youtube that recommeded no direct sunlight for the mint during this stage. I am so confused

[@dixielee284]

From my personal experience, when you're trying to propagate root from an existing mint plant, it should NOT be placed in direct sunlight otherwise it will wilt. INDIRECT sunlight is the best at this stage. Also, don't forget to change out the water daily or every 2 days.

[@nicolegriffin644]

I have the worst luck with mint!! I’m in Az and live in condos, however, they always die. Do you have any suggestions?? Ps is there any way to safely kill pests from the soil without harming the plant?

[@deniseandrews113]

This might help. Used it to kill blight on my tomato plants: Mix 4 C water, 1t baking soda, 1 drop dish soap in spray bottle, and saturate plant leaves. Good luck! 😊

[@KM-mh9ob]

I placed some cuttings of mint I bought from the market in a glass of water. It was fresh and looked healthy. However, the cuttings dried the next day 😞 What is the reason of failure?? Can someone help please.

[@JudithAffran]

I'm definitely going to try this (bottle method) and update my progress here. Hopefully it works.

[@emperorglenuff]

I got no roots at all. just plenty of new leaves and even flowers a few weeks in! Any ideas what went wrong? The bottom of stem is dark and no sign of roots

[@paulie8743]

Did you change the water? Also maybe it needs some more time. Not all types of mint are the same. Mine started to grow roots after a week. What kind of mint do you have?

[@johnhorchler667]

Cooling will give it a go spring of 2024 . Now that I think of it, does it matter when you take a cutting? It is 2023 November 29 P.s in Ohio

[@anishasunny6352]

I put mint cuttings many times in water to propagate and some of them even start to root and also new leaves open up but at this stage I cannot plant them in soil coz their root is barely 1cm long. So when I wait for the root to grow longer these cuttings start rotting/getting brown and die. I change water every 5 days and also someone suggested to use drinking water and I tried that as well but the same happens. Pls guide.

[@maccoll3644]

Concise, clear and useful vid. Thank you very much!

[@debsrutimajumder6800]

I placed the cuttings in water and it rooted in few weeks. But the leaves are all turning black. I even covered the whole setup to avoid drying. Any advice please?

[@loreicamposg]

Hi! Does it matter if the cutting of mint touches the glass container or do I need to keep it suspended from the bottom? Should put something in the water to help it grow? Looking forward to hearing from you! Thank you in advance!!

[@paulie8743]

I know you wanted answer from the creator of this video, but I can answer this too, as I'm gardening for a few years now... I don't think the mint mind that it's really close to glass. Mine grew roots and the end of the mint is touching the glass. So as long it has fresh water and sun, it'll grow. You don't have to put anything in the water at all. The mint will do it's job, it just needs time. I don't think it needs something to help it grow. Just be patient. Hope I helped a little bit!

[@GrandCorsair]

I picked up a pot mint of mint and it exploded in size so I am trying to get a few stems now. Thank you. (I honestly expect it to die but hell I thought the same about the original plant and now it's a bush so wish me luck)

[@Mech.E]

Good luck, How is it going so far?

[@GrandCorsair]

@@Mech.E Thank you. Surprisingly it worked out better than expected. I just put them in a pot a few days ago. So far they seem to be thriving so I am hoping for the best.

[@ChiYuki44]

Finally something that is so informative

[@shrinidhivijayakumar172]

Hi, I very recently started trying to start gardening from my balcony. I wanted to know if its the same condition for peppermint?

[@AbdullahKhan-qm3ks]

It is a mint. It can be propagated like this

[@AbdullahKhan-qm3ks]

Quick question: Does peppermint slightly taste like sausage?

[@mmangla5575]

nice informatin

[@shardenaetackett7370]

Thank you for the video! I’m optimistic with your information I’ll have a thriving mint plant!

[@darladowhaniuk1969]

THANK YOU NOT A LOT OF JIBBER JABBER SHORT SWEET TO THE POINT

[@kaylynn3583]

I got a cutting from home Depot . Both chocolate mint, and spearmint. They were broken laying on the ground so technically it's not stealing lol.

[@Polymath9000]

How often do you water it?

[@AmyPatel]

U know I have tried a lot of times to grow mint but idk why the plant dries out in the glass itself before transferring it to the soil. I'm gonna try again tomorrow now 😬 I mean I'm gonna keep trying n tomm I'm gonna try 2 methods

[@sanajaffer6382]

Thanks so much for this short and informative video! I'm trying this with mint cutting from the grocery store. I really hope it works!

[@Original_feraltechie]

Thank you this is the exact method I was seeking to find!

[@shwetaa13]

When I kept my mint cutting in water, it died momentary till it gets nutrients from water, though it did became alive but when planted in the soil, it didn’t show any results.

[@HashtagPreeti]

Give fertilizer kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6DZn5mjapekapo

[@krishnaveni1349]

I am facing problem of millipedes and snails in my soil please suggest any insecticide to eradicate them please

[@Mscellany1]

Tie a copper wire around the pot to deter snails and slugs, they hate copper. To repel millipedes, spread diatomaceous earth, red chilli powder or borax around the pot. Ensure other plant leaves dont overhang or touch the mint or the insects could get at it via that route. Avoid using chemical sprays on your edible plants, remember you'll end up consuming them and polluting the environment. All the best

[@Tsukishima_post_se4_ASD_ADHD_]

Try lemonwater

[@mariemirbekian1111]

thank you Jag u r amazing ! Didn't know the roots should be super long to plant them. I planted them when I fist saw 1 or 2 roots and the died 😔❤️

[@sonalivairagar8810]

Same thing it happens with me..bt I have a quest whenever I put stem of pudina in a water.. after two days it's leaves drys out...

[@mariemirbekian1111]

@@sonalivairagar8810 lol I'm still trying! This time , I decided to wait to see routes grow longer ! But they died before that haha:)) I guess minting is not my thing 😄☺️🌷

[@KidsShowtimeOfficial]

i did this but no luck, all my mints doesn't set root at all. why?

[@alainabeckmeyer517]

I've been trying this method to get my mint leaves to grow for AGES! I keep having to replace the mint stems because they keep getting brown and dying. It is currently the middle of winter so I wonder if it is too cold? I've put the stems just as you said in water and have been switching out the water but no growth has come from them. At least they stay fresh a little longer...

[@Diamond18116]

Hi friend thanks I have a pot of Mints plant given by my elder brother but he is good in growing plant not me. So I had to find ways how to extend to another pot so I found your technique easy and fast let give a try..wish me Good Luck.. hahah

[@monicapop303]

I’m sorry I don’t understand the part where u place them in water in window and after a while we supposed to do what? After 3 to 4 days I believe time was said… u said to change water?!

[@melissaramirez2310]

I’m noticing that my mint cutting is still not sprouting roots after a week and a half. Any advice?

[@weenie7138]

Who wouldn’t want a garden full of mint

[@ellsam2329]

I tried pulling out mint stems from garden along with the roots and then planted them in a pot for indoor use. But they withered in 2 days. Any suggestions?

[@MamiYankeeMusic]

i love how you speak and how you teach us, really well done good job on all ur videos

[@aliceanggreini9020]

Short and informative. I love it.

[@squirrelattackspidy]

Did you say you can plant mint cuttings in the soil without even having them root first? Won't they die?

[@PotatoMC1]

For some reason every time I put mint cuttings in water they die... they get enough sun so I'm not sure what's happening

[@geoneu2116]

I have planted my mint plant in a longish pot of around 8inches long with two other plants or Flowers will the mint take over and kill the other plants or flowers also in the same pot?

[@rondurham9140]

Good video...content and production. You respected the viewer's time and still plugged some goods. Well done.

[@wildandfree643]

I also put the stem cuttings in water in the same manner but the leaves are dying.. what to do?

[@neelammarwaha134]

Hi!! Sorry it didn't work for me. Pls suggest.

[@paulie8743]

Maybe try again?

[@morphtarget8998]

Those mints look sad and underfed

[@Isaac2c]

What kind of light and water is recommended when you plant the mint root as the propogation method?

[@vikar7739]

Used LED light and bottled mineral water

[@robertng4286]

How should i select such stems, the younger ones or older ones for water rooting?

[@saimsheikh77]

Thank you, I'm going to try this. My daughter loves mint for sauce/chutney and I couldn't find Asian mint in Canada. Hope this works 🤞

[@MU...31]

How to grow coriander with water

[@rjkortho]

My mint leaves hv suddenly dwarfed.pl guide.Thanks

[@Supdoode]

I’ve had some cuttings is water for more a bit over a month now maybe and they haven’t sprouted roots that much but i got some more cuttings with brown stems and in 2 days they sprouted roots like crazy, why is that?

[@Prabhu2086]

Thank you. This video is nice and straight to the point. But all my cuttings started to turn black and rot after 3 days. I am not sure what I am doing wrong.

[@smartboi2571]

I was growing spearmint and it was doing great then it just died 😭😫

[@artistvai3790]

Thanks for this video! But temp here is below freezing and all my mint died. What should I do now?

[@dajamsteryo]

I have a question!! so i took mint from a cutting and it grew only two small roots. one from the bottom of the cutting and one at a notch above where the mint stem was cut at. And its past two weeks...is there an issue with the plant itself? or should i cut the stem to where the second root is growing?

[@TeffyBabyy]

Why aren't roots forming on my mint curtains yet?? I've had them in fresh water for almost 2 weeks now and not a single new riot has even began to form 🥺

[@bareehabatool5025]

I have tried putting cuttings in water they are producing small leaves but leaves are not growing plz help me what should i do

[@savingsinseconds2125]

Thank you for your short video -- I can't wait to try this.

[@subhojitmallik4735]

Do plants benefit if soil is added from top in a topdressing fashion. I initially started my grow in growbags with the top 3-4 inches folded. Now, as the plants have grown quite a bit I was thinking of adding more soil without transplanting. Will it help in growing more roots?

[@jefffir6323]

Hello.. i followed ur instructions and i got roots.. i planted it to a pot, one mint plant's stem is becoming black frrom bottom.. is it normal?

[@HanaRoad2]

Does Mint grow in sun, shade, semi sun? Cold weather, hot weather? Thanks

[@MsDiversity3]

THANK YOU 💙

[@online-alias-channel]

oh so you have to put it in sunlight during propagation?

[@kindspiritualbeing5987]

Namaste and thank you my friend. Very easy to follow and helpful.🙏❤️

[@PRINCESSLUV22]

Hi I was trying to get rid of the biggest road ever and I poured salt in the area of my mint, sage, rosemary and lemongrass plants I keep behind my door because I was told salt keeps frogs and toads away. To my surprise the next day my beautiful lush green plants dwindle in size. Is there anyway to save them as I realized I dehydrated them. Also what ways can I keep the frogs and toads away while enjoying growing my plants?

[@downunderveggiegardendiaries]

PRINCESSLUV22 salt is poison to the ground ....you will kill everything there and ruin the soil. Try to remove the salt - you will need to water the area well to dilute it enough to try to get rid of it if it has already melted.

[@russeljacobdavid1395]

What is the soil that you used in the mint ,can you use it to other variety’s of mint, and can you use it to a mint plant bought from the plant nursery ,i am a subscriber like your vlogs thanks bro 🙂

[@jiis4kookonly811]

Want to invest money on buying plants like this then grow them on my own

[@robwright5940]

It's not about just saving money. It;s a survival skill. With only corporations making food, we'll be doomed at somepoint when they conclude it;s not profitable to grow food anymore.

[@yogeshporwal1896]

My mint leaves n stem turned black when kept in water. what to do?

[@garyf3815]

How does picking the leaves off help it propagate? Just curious :)

[@cindyholloway8269]

I believe you are removing the leaves so they don't touch the water and breed bacteria or something.

[@klbracero]

My mint cuttings are wilting once I placed it in water. Any tips?

[@iartship]

can we also grow cilantro roots by cutting off cilantro stem and putting it in water?

[@k.c.carlisle1722]

Thank you again for the great video. I have had some mint cuttings in water for two weeks and they have started to grow roots and a couple of new stems in the water have started to branch out as well. My only concern is that on the leaves there are some black spots where the leaves have dried out. Should I be concerned about that? I am changing the water every few days.

[@AbdullahKhan-qm3ks]

As it is has been two weeks for you, I think you have changed it to soil already. Unless they are still appearing, you should not worry, and you can pluck the black leaves off if you want to

[@doritori6768]

Thank you!! Love how there’s before and after and in between clips of how the plant is supposed to look while you’re growing it 😄😄

[@nanaf7839]

For me it started growing new 🌱 then it turns black and died 😭.

[@mandawam]

Your accent 😛😍

[@siddredd]

Should tap water work or do we need distilled water? I noticed roots budding out but my leaves are turning brown and brittle faster. Not enough sun or humidity, I guess. One of my stronger stem cuttings started growing a whole branch from one of its lower nodes submerged in water. I'm gonna 'root' for it (get it?).🤞.

[@big9550]

Yes tap water works

[@jeffkeeth6380]

Did folks have access to distilled water 200 yrs ago? That should answer your question. 🤔

[@I-am-CC]

Oh I'm so disappointed, I am trying to regrow basil from a cutting but was given one that's mostly gone to seed, is there a way it will still work? Should I give up? Or can I plant the seeds directly into the ground? It's the start of summer here so perfect timing to grow it. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you for another great video.

[@I-am-CC]

I just noticed they are white seeds? Is it still too late to grow from this cutting? Can plant these seeds? Or do I wait until they turn black?

[@atiekshv9816]

Sir can we grow mint with palak in the same rectangular pot.what plants can be planted along with mint

[@namratasharma5456]

It is successful

[@mirandarodriguez9274]

Thank you for this video. I'm going to try it.

[@Relaxyourself453]

Thanks a lot.i was looking for this vedio.i will try too

[@anthonypierre2094]

What happened to the one that got cut? Well it continue to grow?

[@MichelleCrockett-o7l]

Thanks you for the Video 😂

[@muhammadtalhaahmed631]

It’s work I m grow in water take about 3 weeks in Uk

[@puppeteercat]

What kind of soil did you use?

[@adeeelmemoon3703]

I dont no english i am urdu memon

[@ramzz1158]

So it needs plenty of sun? My mint cuttings are not growing , is it because i need to put it in the sun? Please someone help me!

[@JackSquare]

Definitely going to give this a try! Thanks!!!