Post by kedigato on Jul 11, 2010 7:00:04 GMT
From the P Allen Smith Newsletter
Perennial Herb. Makes a pleasing tea and is an unusual seasoning for meats and other dishes. The dark green foliage makes this an excellent border plant.
Start seed indoors 8 to 10 weeks prior to last spring frost. Transplant when into the garden when seedlings are 2 inches tall.
Mint is also available as a container grown plant.
Prefers humus rich, consistently moist soil and full sun, although they will also do well in partial shade.
Over time, you may find that your plants can become tall and spindly. If this happens, just cut them back. I use scissors, but if you have a larger plot you can actually mow your mint with a lawn mower. This will cause the plants to produce lots of new tender shoots, where you'll find the best flavor.
If you've ever grown mint, you know a little of this plant can go a long way because it is such a rampant grower. To keep it from invading other parts of your garden plant it in a bottomless plastic nursery pot that is at least 10 inches tall. The aggressive underground stems will be confined within the container. This will keep the mint from overwhelming other plants in your garden and you will still have plenty to use and share with your friends.
Harvest leaves as needed. Young leaves and stems have best flavor. Store dried mint in airtight containers. Can also be grown in containers.
Perennial Herb. Makes a pleasing tea and is an unusual seasoning for meats and other dishes. The dark green foliage makes this an excellent border plant.
Start seed indoors 8 to 10 weeks prior to last spring frost. Transplant when into the garden when seedlings are 2 inches tall.
Mint is also available as a container grown plant.
Prefers humus rich, consistently moist soil and full sun, although they will also do well in partial shade.
Over time, you may find that your plants can become tall and spindly. If this happens, just cut them back. I use scissors, but if you have a larger plot you can actually mow your mint with a lawn mower. This will cause the plants to produce lots of new tender shoots, where you'll find the best flavor.
If you've ever grown mint, you know a little of this plant can go a long way because it is such a rampant grower. To keep it from invading other parts of your garden plant it in a bottomless plastic nursery pot that is at least 10 inches tall. The aggressive underground stems will be confined within the container. This will keep the mint from overwhelming other plants in your garden and you will still have plenty to use and share with your friends.
Harvest leaves as needed. Young leaves and stems have best flavor. Store dried mint in airtight containers. Can also be grown in containers.
