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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    September 18, 2017
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    It appears to be a fugal issue. Spray the tops and soil with a few drops of one or more (if not all) of these ingredients mixed into warm water and a spoonful of coconut oil: Rosemary oil, garlic oil, clove oil.

    You can even mix half peroxide, and half water next time you water. This will help kill off anything in the soil, and help oxygenate the roots. Most people don't realize that ,although the plant breathes and uses co2, it also needs oxygen at the root zone.

    This will bring back your mint. Also, it would like to be in the brightest window possible, or under horticultural lighting. Watch how much water you use, and keep the soil moist. Not wet or dry, but in-between.

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    September 25, 2017
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    It is definitely mint. There are many, many different kinds of mint. She may be used to seeing your typical spearmint. If it looks like mint, and quacks like mint... It must be mint. There are very few plants that produce the same oils that mint does, so you would know if what you had was mint or not.

    This article will help you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/mint/mint-plant-varieties.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    October 6, 2017
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    I am not sure how the caterpillars arrived, but it's possible that the eggs were in/on the plants you ordered, or even perhaps in the pots you transplanted into. The best remedy for caterpillars, especially if they're on a small number of plants, is to simply check the plants every day and remove and kill any caterpillars you see, until you don't see any more for several days. And check the other plants you ordered when they arrive, in case of any other insect infestation.

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    December 3, 2017
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    I don't recommend using any guano that is not composted or heat treated. I do, however, notice what looks like a spot of powdery mildew on one of your crops. This is usually caused by overly humid or moist conditions either around the plant or in the soil. I would recommend spraying with neem oil, and washing thoroughly before eating just to be safe.

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    December 10, 2017
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    Most types of mint are hardy in these areas, but one of the most hardy which survives even into zone 3 is chocolate mint. Here is a collection of articles on many mint varieties which will help you to choose one best suited for your area: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/mint/

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    February 7, 2018
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    It is possible to grow many herbs in water for long periods of time provided you keep the water changed and check the roots each time to ensure no rotting occurs. Here is more information that may help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/hgen/grow-herbs-in-water.htm

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  • Answered by
    MichiganDot on
    March 24, 2018
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    Yes, water right away to eliminate large air pockets. Mint is one of the few plants that will literally take over your garden. It spreads via underground stems (stolons) and prolific seeding. Because it is difficult to remove once it is established, many gardeners choose to grow mint family plants in containers. Another option is to sink a solid (no perforations) PVC or cement pipe at least 12" into the soil and plant mint inside. Leave 2" above ground.

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