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- Q.Will My Mint Grow Back This Season If I Mow The Patch? - Something is leaving brown spots on my mint. Most of it is not usable for tea.... If I ...
- Q.Type Of Mint Grown In Gaza, Israel - I have a friend of Arabic Descent from Israel. She is always saying that she wishes she could obtain the ...
- Q.Mint And Basil Together In Pot Together? - I have small mint plant and small basil. I also have a nice pot (about 1.5 gal). Can I ...
- Q.Why Does My Mint Grown From Seeds Look So Different From Pictures Of Mint? - I grew spearmint from seeds (very difficult) and the leaves look morphologically quite different than any mint I've ever seen. ...
- Q.What Is The Best Way To Grow Mint In The Garden So It Does Not Spread? - want to grow mint in the garden but do not want it to spread out to the rest of the ...
- Q.Growing Herbs Outdoors (UK) - Hi, in the house I don't have any windowsills that fit pots. I cook a lot using fresh mint and ...
- Q.White Spots On Stem Spearmint - There are white Spots on spearmint stems, leaves are healthy but not sure what it is
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July 19, 2019Q.Will my mint grow back this season if I mow the patch?
Something is leaving brown spots on my mint. Most of it is not usable for tea.... If I mow it down will it grow back this season?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 19, 2019A.Mint is pretty hard and difficult to kill off so you should be safe!
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
August 1, 2019Q.Type of mint grown in Gaza, Israel
I have a friend of Arabic Descent from Israel. She is always saying that she wishes she could obtain the type of mint from back home which she misses so much. I thought I could surprise her by buying seeds and planting for her as a surprise. Any idea which mint that may be ? Sincerely, Maria Escala
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
August 1, 2019A.Probably "spearmint" (Mentha spicata)
It should be easy to find at a garden center that sells small pots with vegetable starts.
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Anonymous on
December 31, 2019Q.mint and basil together in pot together?
I have small mint plant and small basil. I also have a nice pot (about 1.5 gal). Can I plant them together?
Answered by
GKH_Susan on
December 31, 2019
Certified ExpertA.Growing plants in the same container requires both plants have same growing needs, i.e., water, sun, etc. Since they both like moist, well-drained soil in a sunny situation, I would say yes. Except, in this case, mint is a very aggressive spreader and may eventually take over the pot.
If you only intend to harvest once, then this will be fine. If you want them to be permanent companions then it will not work. I would recommend keeping them separate.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/mint/how-to-grow-mint-plants-in-your-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/basil/how-to-grow-basil-plants.htm
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simon.s.andrew on
March 22, 2020
98122Q.Why Does My Mint Grown From Seeds Look So Different From Pictures Of Mint?
I grew spearmint from seeds (very difficult) and the leaves look morphologically quite different than any mint I've ever seen. It smells like mint, and has the typical square stem, but the leaves have rounded lobes/leaflets, not the typical serrated edges of typical spearmint.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
March 23, 2020
Certified ExpertA.unfortunately, your photo did not come through. I cannot see the leaves in question.
It sounds like a case of cross pollination. If these were planted from openly pollinated seeds, or even your own previous crop, then they could be a cross between the original mint, and many other from the same genus and family.
In short, from seed, it is likely that you have a completely different, but still usable plant.
Another possibility is that they are, simply, too young to express serration.
Here is an article to help you with the care of mint: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/mint/how-to-grow-mint-plants-in-your-garden.htm
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mearcher on
April 9, 2020
Delta B.C.V4K 3N2Q.What Is The Best Way To Grow Mint In The Garden so It Does Not Spread?
want to grow mint in the garden but do not want it to spread out to the rest of the garden. Thank you.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
April 12, 2020
Certified ExpertA.The best way is to grow them in container, and keep all flowers cut before maturation.
Here is an article with more information:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/mint/invasive-mint-how-to-kill-mint-plants.htm
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stephderby on
April 21, 2020
HertsQ.Growing Herbs Outdoors (UK)
Hi, in the house I don't have any windowsills that fit pots. I cook a lot using fresh mint and parsley and would like to start growing my own but worry I won't have anywhere to put it in the winter. Is it possible to keep growing it outside in the winter if I got some additional items?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
April 22, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Most of your climate is the equivalent of our zone 9 here. (Sort of)
This means that you can grow most herbs outdoors with no problem!
Here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-9-10-11/zone-9-herb-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/hgen/growing-herbs-in-containers.htm
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Chilichong on
April 27, 2020
85298Q.White Spots On Stem Spearmint
There are white Spots on spearmint stems, leaves are healthy but not sure what it is
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
April 28, 2020
Certified ExpertA.That looks like mealy bugs. It will be best to prune the plants heavily and throw away any infected growth.
After, you will need to treat the infestation.
These articles will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/mealybugs-control.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/what-are-organic-pesticides.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/mint/growing-spearmint-plants.htm
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