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Mint is one of my favorite herbs. It is easy to grow, grows fast and has so many uses. Here’s how you grow
hydroponic mint.

Recommended Mint Varieties for Hydroponics

Any variety of mint will grow in a hydroponic garden. I recommend choosing your mint variety by the purpose
you’re going to use it for.

Mint can be utilized in a variety of ways. Mint spices up food, drinks, deter pests, is an inviting aroma to guests and
even medicinally.

In my hydroponic gardens, I’ve stuck to the classics: peppermint and spearmint.

Getting Hydroponic Mint Started

The first step to growing hydroponic mint is deciding if your growing from seed, clone, or transplant.

Germinating seeds- Mint is easy to start from seed and can take anywhere from 10 to 15 days to germinate. When
germinating mint seeds temperatures should be kept in the 70- 75 degree range. I prefer to germinate my seeds
using rapid rooter plugs (https://www.nosoilsolutions.com/rapid-rooter-plugs-germinate-seeds/).

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Cloning mint- If you (or a friend) already have some mint growing, cloning the plant will save you both time money.
I prefer this method of starting mint when it’s an option. If you’re interested in cloning your mint, check out how to
clone your plant hydroponically in only water (https://www.nosoilsolutions.com/clone-plant-
hydroponically/).

Transplant store-bought mint from dirt– Buying mint plants from the store and transplanting them into your
hydroponic system (https://www.nosoilsolutions.com/transplant-plant-dirt-hydroponics/) is an easy way to
get your garden started. Mint grows fast, so you can always buy a store-bought plant to start then cut some clones
from it.

What Hydroponic Systems Works Best For Mint?

Hydroponic mint will grow well in almost any hydroponic system. Keep in mind mint will sprout from the roots, so
your mint may eventually fill the net pot or start to spread in your hydroponic systems grow bed.

I have grown mint in small bubble buckets, NFT, and ebb and flow systems that have all done great.

What Is The Best Temperature For Hydroponic

Mint?
Hydroponic mint grows best in a temperature range of 55 – 70 degrees. You can use a temperature controller
(https://www.nosoilsolutions.com/rowroom-temperature-controller-inkbirditc308/) to better regulate the
temperature in your grow room.

Spacing Requirements For Hydroponic Mint

The amount of space you give your mint or any other plant your growing in your hydroponic system can vary
depending on a variety of factors. For more on space check out my simple guide to hydroponic spacing
(https://www.nosoilsolutions.com/simple-guide-hydroponic-plant-spacing/).

With that said typically prefer to give my hydroponic mint plants about 9-12 inches of space between plants as mint
to spread from the root. I prefer to harvest my mint multiple times instead of once at the end of the season, so less
space is needed between plants.

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How Much Light Does Hydroponic Mint Need?

Mint doesn’t need intense light and can be grown under T5 fluorescent lighting
(https://www.nosoilsolutions.com/fluorescent-grow-lights-indoor-garden/). Since we only need mint in its
vegetive stage the same light can be used to grow from start to finish.

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Though fluorescent lighting is probably the most efficient for growing hydroponic mint, you could also use LED or
HID lighting. Hydroponic mint should receive 12 to 16 hours of light per day for productive growth.

Recommended pH Level For Hydroponic Mint

The recommended pH level for hydroponic mint plants is 6.0–7.0.
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How Harvest Hydroponic Mint

Mint is fast growing which makes it great for the cut and come again method
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lettuce. I prefer to have multiple smaller harvests throughout the season as compared to just one at the end.
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To harvest mean cut a few inches above the base of the plant. You can cut the larger stems leaving the smaller growth or cut it all down at the
same level.

Conclusion
Learning how to grow hydroponic mint is extremely easy. Its ease of growth in addition to the many ways mint can
be utilized makes it a great addition to any hydroponic garden!

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Greetings. Thanks for the write up; very good info. I’m starting some mint and I’m also a fan of Foliage Pro. I’m wondering how strong you
run your nutrients? Looks like this stuff is a heavy feeder. Thanks and keep up the good work!

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September 6, 2020 at 9:13 pm (https://www.nosoilsolutions.com/how-to-grow-hydroponic-mint/#comment-937)

Hey Eric!

Foliage pro is awesome! I typically use 2 tsp of Foliage Pro per gallon of water.

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