Growing Mint
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Below are general guidelines for growing mint including plant height to
enable you to plan exactly where to place them when growing amongst other
plants.
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Plant Height |
Up
to 30cm/12 inches |
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Where to Sow |
Indoors
in small pots 7.5cm/3" diameter. |
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Sowing time |
Indoors
February/June
- temperature +16C/61F. Can be sown outdoors but
germination may be slow. |
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How to Sow |
Very
thinly. Press seeds into moist compost, then place in sealed
polythene bags or cover with glass. Water from beneath. Keep compost moist
but not very wet. |
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After Germination |
Remove
the glass/from the bag and grow on |
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Growing on -
in Pots |
When
5cm/2-inches transplant to 1 plant per 7.5cm/3 inch pot. Harden off
and finally move
outdoors once all danger of frost has passed. |
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Growing on -
in
open ground |
When
5cm/2-inches thin to 3 plant per 7.5cm/3 inch pot. Harden off and finally move
outdoors once all danger of frost has passed. Once they are established
with a good root system, transfer to the open ground 30cm/12 inches apart.
Mint spreads like wild fire - Beware! |
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Harvesting |
Leaves can be
harvested anytime |
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Uses |
Sprinkle
finely chopped mint over vegetables, especially new potatoes and peas,
fish, Lamb, veal and fresh fruit.
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