tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861562129126489326.post5722483549741367166..comments2024-03-29T04:51:35.158-04:00Comments on The Herb Gardener: Growing MintThe Herb Gardenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03582909620746871601noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861562129126489326.post-22399910087168626632015-05-19T16:19:11.968-04:002015-05-19T16:19:11.968-04:00I have a thick patch of mint planted in my yard an...I have a thick patch of mint planted in my yard and have never had to water it. It's naturally drought tolerant and is one of my favorite plants. In late fall, it dries up, I cut it way back and in the spring, it comes back just as thick and lush as the year before. I've never cut the blooms back preferring to leave them for the bees. Even with the flowers, I cut the leaves and use them ReneeGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17929636146500540371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861562129126489326.post-89651788637231143262012-10-14T13:44:53.932-04:002012-10-14T13:44:53.932-04:00I have purple, lemon, and genovese basil in my her...I have purple, lemon, and genovese basil in my herb garden. Being in southern Arizona they want to flower several times during the season. I cut most of the flowers off before they bloom. After monsoon season I let some of the plants flower and they go to seed which gives me fresh plants during the fall. In my experience once they start to flower and seed the leaves are tougher but they remain Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00307447306902723446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861562129126489326.post-87926036170840335492012-06-12T14:51:23.904-04:002012-06-12T14:51:23.904-04:00It may not be getting enough light. Your mint plan...It may not be getting enough light. Your mint plant needs about six hours of light a day. Keep it away from heat and cold sources like your HVAC vents, and make sure that the water you're adding isn't allowed to dwell around the plant's roots for longer than an hour. <br /><br />Placing the plant on a tray filled with pebbles or marbles is also a good idea. Add a little water to theThe Herb Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03582909620746871601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861562129126489326.post-73007050203953788902012-06-12T14:17:50.508-04:002012-06-12T14:17:50.508-04:00I have a new organic mint plant that I am trying t...I have a new organic mint plant that I am trying to grow indoors before I decide to plant outside. I've noticed leaves dropping off at the bottom of the plant. What does this mean? I am following directions to water each day a small amount from the bottom. Am I doing something wrong? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861562129126489326.post-53818827717724551692012-04-30T17:27:52.503-04:002012-04-30T17:27:52.503-04:00Errol,
That should be perfect. Just make sure y...Errol, <br /><br />That should be perfect. Just make sure your mint plant gets around six hours of sun a day and maybe dappled light during the hottest part of the day. Isn't mint wonderful!<br /><br />SaraThe Herb Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03582909620746871601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861562129126489326.post-57877826552732762592012-04-30T17:22:21.029-04:002012-04-30T17:22:21.029-04:00I have my mint plant in a 4 inch self watering con...I have my mint plant in a 4 inch self watering container will it do good in thereerrolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767156087909940981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861562129126489326.post-76086748180671433922012-01-08T22:41:19.874-05:002012-01-08T22:41:19.874-05:00All the mint varieties are related and are cultiva...All the mint varieties are related and are cultivated in a similar way. They have slightly different aromas, leaf styles, sizes and colorations, though. In the case of chocolate mint, some people detect a mild chocolaty smell underlying the mint aroma.The Herb Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03582909620746871601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861562129126489326.post-28104475170942427052012-01-08T19:49:43.560-05:002012-01-08T19:49:43.560-05:00what is the difference between chocolate mint and ...what is the difference between chocolate mint and mint?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861562129126489326.post-10202344912079927522011-08-09T16:55:58.638-04:002011-08-09T16:55:58.638-04:00Mint will grow totally in water. I had it in my fi...Mint will grow totally in water. I had it in my fish pond for many years.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15528955027208100034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861562129126489326.post-34113501287554582932011-06-02T11:40:13.815-04:002011-06-02T11:40:13.815-04:00I've noticed that using cachepots for direct p...I've noticed that using cachepots for direct planting(pots without drainage holes) can work if you're good at gauging how much water your plants use - and stick to varieties that aren't fussy.The Herb Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03582909620746871601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861562129126489326.post-14154756792086970462011-06-02T11:24:20.899-04:002011-06-02T11:24:20.899-04:00Julian - I have quite a few pots with no drainage ...Julian - I have quite a few pots with no drainage holes. I usually add about an inch or two of stones to the bottom & then the soil on top. I used common 2b driveway stones that my hubby had in a pile, but I imagine that anything bigger than a chickpea would work. My plants don't seem to mind at all. I actually do it even to the pots that do have drainage just to make sure that the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861562129126489326.post-21084254242682192462008-11-05T18:49:00.000-05:002008-11-05T18:49:00.000-05:00I have some mint in a pot on my balcony (I don't h...I have some mint in a pot on my balcony (I don't have a yard); now that it's turned cold, it's acting like it's dying....can I bring it inside to save it for next spring/summer??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861562129126489326.post-71142913777225936822008-10-08T01:28:00.000-04:002008-10-08T01:28:00.000-04:00Penguini - I read somewhere that it's better to st...Penguini - I read somewhere that it's better to stop them flowering, perhaps to keep them growing lots of leafs. I'm not sure though...<BR/><BR/>My question is tho - I have a wide pot that has no hole to drain at the bottom (used as a water feature originally). Would this be unsuitable for mint, as it would mean the soil does not drain well? In fact, would it be suitable for *any* type of plant??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861562129126489326.post-11449253068338922482008-10-03T14:03:00.000-04:002008-10-03T14:03:00.000-04:00My son & I decided to start up some spearmint ...My son & I decided to start up some spearmint and basil in the garden this year. Both plants are thriving beautifully, but I noticed last month that each began the flowering stage. Though they are growing out of proportion and it doesn't look like they've lessened their growing ability, I am curious to know, nonetheless, what impact the flowering heads have to do with the plants (orPenguinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14402815001976173274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861562129126489326.post-78504315977849884362008-05-16T12:20:00.000-04:002008-05-16T12:20:00.000-04:00Thanks for the tip about mint in salsa. I've tried...Thanks for the tip about mint in salsa. I've tried it, and it makes a real difference. The mint isn't strong, but it adds zip to the rest of the flavors. <BR/><BR/>I only used a little - a half teaspoon minced fine in two cups finished salsa - in my case, pico de gayo. <BR/><BR/>SaraThe Herb Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03582909620746871601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861562129126489326.post-81628377892237032322008-05-16T11:54:00.000-04:002008-05-16T11:54:00.000-04:00My wife uses home grown mint in her garden salsa i...My wife uses home grown mint in her garden salsa instead of cilantro. A little does a lot and it tastes awesome.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com