Is My Mint Infested?

Question

Hi, my mint leaves are looking weird and I’m not sure whether they are infected. Please help!

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Answer 1

This looks like an infection from overly wet soils. Being very hardy and resistant to disease, this will mean that the parameters of the area are well outside of what the plant requires to survive.

If you can choose a more dry spot to plant them, then that would be best. You will need to treat them with a fungicide, as well.

Here are some articles that will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/mint/how-to-grow-mint-plants-in-your-garden.htm