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Mint
Jul 15, 2007 18:46:28 GMT
Post by territalks on Jul 15, 2007 18:46:28 GMT
 Hi All Mint is supposed to grow like mad! Oh not the two roots I was given! Potted them in new compost and they died! Help new potatoes are not the same without any mint! Thanks Love TT xxxx
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Mint
Jul 15, 2007 18:48:13 GMT
Post by Peek on Jul 15, 2007 18:48:13 GMT
Sorry, I can't help, mainly because mint always dies on me too!
I have tried growing it in pots and the ground and failed miserably with both.
Are there different mint varieties that maybe Terri and I could try?
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Mint
Jul 15, 2007 21:13:41 GMT
Post by territalks on Jul 15, 2007 21:13:41 GMT
I hope we get some help Peek!! When I had Mint in the ground it grew like mad!! But alas not in a pot! We will get some help I feel sure Peek. Love TT xxxx
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Mint
Jul 15, 2007 21:49:59 GMT
Post by Dior Sitch on Jul 15, 2007 21:49:59 GMT
Mine is shooting out of the compost heap - typical !
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Mint
Jul 15, 2007 21:52:58 GMT
Post by faeryboots on Jul 15, 2007 21:52:58 GMT
There are lots of different varieties to try. The only other thing I can suggest is to say that mint is very thirsty.
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Mint
Jul 16, 2007 5:26:09 GMT
Post by smiffy on Jul 16, 2007 5:26:09 GMT
Mine is some MIL gave me, as a root. It is now over 2ft wide and is only resticted the other way by the patio. It is the most abused plant in the garden. I never look after it, I just leave it to ramble then every so often PMS attacks it with the shears and pulls a lot up and puts it in the garden waste bin. It then shoots again. Its soil it terrible, but it drains well.
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Mint
Jul 16, 2007 7:52:42 GMT
Post by territalks on Jul 16, 2007 7:52:42 GMT
Thanks Faery I may just let it stay in the pot and see what it does, with all this rain it is getting all the water it needs! Thanks for the advice. Love TT xxxx
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Mint
Jul 16, 2007 7:55:00 GMT
Post by territalks on Jul 16, 2007 7:55:00 GMT
Oh Smiffy! That is why I want to put it in a pot! I will just have to be patient and see what happens. Love TT xxxx
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Mint
Jul 16, 2007 7:57:10 GMT
Post by territalks on Jul 16, 2007 7:57:10 GMT
Hi Dior My compost bin is too big for me to see what is inside!!!! I did put my last lot of dead mint in there so you never know!! Love TT xxxx
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Mint
Jul 16, 2007 8:19:10 GMT
Post by carlott on Jul 16, 2007 8:19:10 GMT
We planted one lot in a sunken pot. It has now defeated us by layering itself outside the pot and then that inside the pot died  |
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Mint
Jul 16, 2007 8:41:31 GMT
Post by Fi on Jul 16, 2007 8:41:31 GMT
I've never had trouble with mints apart from the few that are not completely hardy like pineapple mint. But I've always grown it in big pots, which it soon fills up. The only oter thing I can say that might be relevant is that I've found apple mint to be the most invasive when in the garden, but I don't like the taste. Spearmint and peppermint have a much better taste, but are relatively slow growing and Morrocan mint has the best flavour as far as I'm concerned, but is a slow grower and is not completely hardy. They are susceptible to a variety of pests and diseases. Did the leaves just die or did they discolour and show signs of infection first?
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Mint
Jul 16, 2007 16:59:52 GMT
Post by territalks on Jul 16, 2007 16:59:52 GMT
Hi Fi As I am visually impaired (can't see bugs). They looked as if a white spider had gone over them. I know bugs do get them but as I can't see them I am not too sure. The white stuff was not like (coockoo spit) not knowing the botanical name! More greyish I think! Sorry to be so vague! Think I must be having a senior moment!!!! Love TT xxxx
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Mint
Jul 16, 2007 17:10:13 GMT
Post by poppycorn on Jul 16, 2007 17:10:13 GMT
I did it the easy way and got ready potted mint from the supermarket. It is probably a hardy strain, and when I transplanted it into a strawberry pot, together with other herbs, it has hung on in there. I once got some Chocolate Mint from a garden centre, but the frost got to it, and I can't find it again, very disappointing, as it was lovely, especially in jugs of iced fruit juice and Pyms.
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Mint
Jul 16, 2007 19:32:10 GMT
Post by territalks on Jul 16, 2007 19:32:10 GMT
Hi Poppy OOOH Chocolate Mint sounds scrummy I can only eat Dark Chocolate. I do hope you find it again or maybe google it and look on line. Hope this helps. Love TT xxxx
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Mint
Jul 17, 2007 23:17:18 GMT
Post by Fi on Jul 17, 2007 23:17:18 GMT
Hi Fi As I am visually impaired (can't see bugs). They looked as if a white spider had gone over them. I know bugs do get them but as I can't see them I am not too sure. The white stuff was not like (coockoo spit) not knowing the botanical name! More greyish I think! Sorry to be so vague! Think I must be having a senior moment!!!! Love TT xxxx
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Mint
Jul 18, 2007 7:49:38 GMT
Post by carlott on Jul 18, 2007 7:49:38 GMT
Hi Fi As I am visually impaired (can't see bugs). They looked as if a white spider had gone over them. I know bugs do get them but as I can't see them I am not too sure. The white stuff was not like (coockoo spit) not knowing the botanical name! More greyish I think! Sorry to be so vague! Think I must be having a senior moment!!!! Love TT xxxx
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Mint
Jul 18, 2007 15:00:51 GMT
Post by Fi on Jul 18, 2007 15:00:51 GMT
I'm afraid you've got me beat Terri. I can only suggest we have a shared senior moment.
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Mint
Jul 24, 2007 13:08:23 GMT
Post by territalks on Jul 24, 2007 13:08:23 GMT
Heehee Carl I don't mind sharing my senior moments sometimes!! Love TT xxxx
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Mint
Aug 2, 2007 17:48:30 GMT
Post by rhondabout on Aug 2, 2007 17:48:30 GMT
Hi Poppy OOOH Chocolate Mint sounds scrummy I can only eat Dark Chocolate. I do hope you find it again or maybe google it and look on line. Hope this helps. Love TT xxxx That's a nice easy one - try this CLICKY |
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