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QuestionIs it normal for the stem to droop? Will nipping the top leaves promote growth?Lauren Kurtz is a Naturalist and Horticultural Specialist. Lauren has worked for Aurora, Colorado managing the Water-Wise Garden at Aurora Municipal Center for the Water Conservation Department. She earned a BA in Environmental and Sustainability Studies from Western Michigan University in 2014.Your mint needs more sunlight. The stems are stretching to get closer to the light. Increase the amount of light your mint gets by moving it to a sunnier spot.
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QuestionCan I use the leafs from my spearmint plant if it is young?Lauren Kurtz is a Naturalist and Horticultural Specialist. Lauren has worked for Aurora, Colorado managing the Water-Wise Garden at Aurora Municipal Center for the Water Conservation Department. She earned a BA in Environmental and Sustainability Studies from Western Michigan University in 2014.Yes, as long as you leave a majority of the leaves on the plant so it can continue to grow.
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QuestionWhich type of pots should be used to plant mint?Sander1Community AnswerPots with holes, so that the water won't collect in the pot when it rains. However, the roots will grow through those holes and attach to the surface you are growing them on.
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QuestionDoes a mint plant need to be fertilized?Community AnswerMint is pretty hardy, so it can practically live anywhere. However, fertilizer is a nice supplement to help out your hard-working mint.
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QuestionCan I put fresh spearmint leaves in my drinking water?Community AnswerYes. Be sure to wash them first, and then muddle the leaves a bit to release the flavor. I use a pestle to gently press the leaves.
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QuestionWhat do brown spots or edges mean on my mint leaves?Community AnswerIf the brown or black spots are on the underside with a corresponding yellow splotch on the top of the leaves, suspect rust, a fungal infection. Mint rust mainly infects peppermint and spearmint. Destroy infected mint plants.
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QuestionCan it thrive without direct sunlight?Community AnswerNo. As the article said, mint should have around 6 or more hours of direct sunlight, so restricting sunlight would probably kill it.
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QuestionHow do I help my peppermint thrive?Community AnswerYou can add some fertilizer to help speed the process up a bit, but other than that you should just let nature take its course.
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QuestionWhat can I do if I only have seeds?Community AnswerThis article says that mint does not grow from seeds very easily. Only the most experienced gardeners can grow mint from seeds, otherwise it is recommended to get seedlings.
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QuestionCan I keep mint on my front porch?Community AnswerYes, as long as your porch gets direct sunlight for 6 hours a day or more.
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QuestionDo rabbits and deer like mint?Community AnswerBoth rabbits and deer generally avoid plants that have strong aromas; mint, as well as most herbs, is usually safe. However, this is not a guarantee. A very thirsty deer or rabbit will munch on just about anything.
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QuestionCan I continue to harvest from the same mint plant over a long period of time?Community AnswerYes, just as long as you don't prune it so much that the plant suffers in the long run. However, mint likes to be harvested and will quickly regrow.
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QuestionWhen adding liquid fertilizer to mint, should I put it on the leaves or directly into the soil?Community AnswerPlace it directly on the soil but make sure to dilute it so the plants won't suffer due to osmotic stress. Don't spray on the leaves as mildew or burns might appear on your plant.
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QuestionDo I need to stake my mint plants?Community AnswerNo. Mint plants tend to crawl and only stand not higher than a foot. Even mint that climbs upward tends to have enough strength in the stems to hold itself upright.
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QuestionWhat mint species should I grow for cooking purposes if I want something strong so that it can tasted in the food?Community AnswerUse peppermint for cooking, tea and serving in salads. Be sure to wash it before using.
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QuestionIs mint winter hardy?MforMazharCommunity AnswerYes. However, taking care of a plant goes a long way. Look after it by watering properly. Even a cutting of a stem and plant it grows the shoots as long as the stem is not totally damaged or crushed.
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