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- Q.Smothering Out Mint - Is it possible to smother out mint in a large area by sodding over the entire area with St. Augustine ...
- Q.Ginger Mint Flowers - Is it ok for the ginger mint to have flowers or should I pluck them off like we do with ...
- Q.Mint Plants - My peppermint and spearmint grow well but have little flavor. What variety has strongest flavor? Ideal sun and shade, very ...
- Q.Mint Plant Stem Broken And Spots On Leaves - Two questions: First, I just noticed that my mint plant's stalk has broken and the broken part is browning. What should ...
- Q.Can I Still Eat The Mint With Rust On The Leaves? - My mint leaves are covered with rust spots. I wonder if it is still safe to eat or use for ...
- Q.White Fungus On Apple Mint Leaves - I would like to know what the white fungus on my apple mint plant is and is it harmful?
- Q.What Am I Growing? - There is something growing that was here when I moved in. It is some kind of a mint, it smells ...
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Anonymous on
June 18, 2016Q.smothering out mint
Is it possible to smother out mint in a large area by sodding over the entire area with St. Augustine grass? I am trying to get rid of mint in an area of about 400 S.F. I have used my weed eater to cut it at the ground. Can I now sod over the entire area with St Augustine grass and smother out the roots of the mint? I have pulled a lot of the root runners up but it seems impossible to pull them all. Any suggestions other than Roundup?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 20, 2016A.Mint is highly invasive and can be very difficult to remove from your garden.
Here is an article that may have a few other ways to control or kill the invasive mint.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/mint/invasive-mint-how-to-kill-mint-plants.htmWas this answer useful?00
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- Asked by
Stilitia on
June 21, 2016Q.Ginger mint flowers
Is it ok for the ginger mint to have flowers or should I pluck them off like we do with basil?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 23, 2016A.You can leave the flowers but pinch your plant back to encourage a bushy plant.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/mint/growing-ginger-mint.htm
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Anonymous on
June 27, 2016Q.mint plants
My peppermint and spearmint grow well but have little flavor. What variety has strongest flavor? Ideal sun and shade, very hot days.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 28, 2016A.Some of my favorite Mint varieties are Sweet Mint, Mojito, Iced Hazelnut and Curly Mint.
These have good mint flavor.Was this answer useful?00 - Asked by
sparkie on
July 28, 2016
Brooklyn, NYQ.Mint plant stem broken and spots on leaves
Two questions: First, I just noticed that my mint plant's stalk has broken and the broken part is browning. What should I do? Should I cut it and propagate it? Or is there another remedy? The broken part is toward the bottom and if I need to cut and propagate it'll be a pretty long part so I'm hoping there's another way. Second, there are some spots on the leaves and I'm not sure what they are and if I should be worried about them. The spots were white and now they've turned brown and I see one starting to brown the actual leaf from the tip. Pictures attached of part of stem where it's bent/broken and another picture where you can see the spots on leaves.
- Answered by
kh0001 on
July 29, 2016A.I'm sorry your mint plant is damaged! The good news is that you can definitely propagate it by using cuttings. This article will walk you through how:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/mint/how-to-grow-mint-plants-in-your-garden.htm
And this article will give you some tips on growing (and controlling!) different types of mint:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/hgen/propagation-in-your-herb-garden.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
August 10, 2016Q.can I still eat the mint with rust on the leaves?
My mint leaves are covered with rust spots. I wonder if it is still safe to eat or use for tea. It has been very hot and dry this summer with temperatures in the 90's since spring. Nights are cool in the 50's and 60's. The mint gets lots of water.
Answered by
Alisma on
August 11, 2016
Certified ExpertA.Unfortunately the leaves with rust may not be safe to eat, and they probably won't taste very good. Some plant-infesting fungi produce toxins that can also harm humans, so I would not take the risk.
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munchkin107 on
August 14, 2016
Tw5Q.white fungus on Apple mint leaves
I would like to know what the white fungus on my apple mint plant is and is it harmful?
- Answered by
Alisma on
August 15, 2016
Certified ExpertA.The fungus is most likely powdery mildew, a disease that attacks mint from time to time. It is best not to eat the affected leaves, but unaffected leaves on the same plant are fine to eat. Here is more information:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/get-the-cure-for-powdery-mildew.htm
http://ipm.uconn.edu/documents/raw2/Powdery%20Mildews%20in%20the%20Greenhouse/Powdery%20Mildews%20in%20the%20Greenhouse2pe.php?aid=238Was this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
August 16, 2016Q.What am I growing?
There is something growing that was here when I moved in. It is some kind of a mint, it smells like spearmint but looks nothing like the pictures on here. I spreads like wild fire. How can I find out what it is? Thank you.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
August 17, 2016A.It is estimated that there are over 600 varieties of Mint, both culinary and ornamental.
It very well likely is a Mint plant as they are highly invasive.Here is a few links for you with information on Mint and how to deal with the issue.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/mint/invasive-mint-how-to-kill-mint-plants.htm
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