Mint: The Herb of Hospitality
Mint symbolises “hospitality” and can be grown in containers and pots inside and out. Fresh mints provide Vitamin C and pro-vitamin A.
Peppermint and spearmint are perennials growing 12– 36 inches (30– 90 cm) high although high mints are ground hugging. Growing requirements for growing mint: grows finest in wet, deep, loosely textured sandy soil; total sun nevertheless will succeed in partial shade; keep well watered; pinch off flowers to promote bushy advancement; and if growing within, fertilise with a natural fertiliser at half-strength every 3 or 4 weeks.
Mints have slipping roots that require adequate area to develop. To gather and prevent indoor plants from getting scraggly, keep the stems cut down to 5 inches (13 cm).
Indoor mints require a minimum of 5 hours of strong sunlight daily. Far better yet, grow them under fluorescent lights hung 6 inches (15 cm) above the plants and leave on for 14 hours a day.
Mint prevents cabbageworms and spearmint may help keep aphids off close-by plants. Mints attract bees so planting them near fruit trees will improve pollination and increase yields. Consist of fresh mint delegates water in the birdbath to keep the water appealing for birds.
Fresh mints are a source of Vitamin C and pro-vitamin A.
Peppermint and spearmint are perennials growing 12– 36 inches (30– 90 cm) tall although high mints are ground hugging. Growing requirements for growing mint: grows finest in moist, deep, loosely textured sandy soil; total sun nevertheless will do well in partial shade; keep well watered; pinch off flowers to promote bushy advancement; and if growing inside your house, fertilise with a natural fertiliser at half-strength every 3 or 4 weeks.
Fresh mints are a source of Vitamin C and pro-vitamin A.
Peppermint and spearmint are perennials growing 12– 36 inches (30– 90 cm) tall although high mints are ground hugging. Fresh mints are a source of Vitamin C and pro-vitamin A.
Peppermint and spearmint are perennials growing 12– 36 inches (30– 90 cm) tall although high mints are ground hugging. Growing requirements for growing mint: grows finest in moist, deep, loosely textured sandy soil; total sun nevertheless will do well in partial shade; keep well watered; pinch off flowers to promote bushy advancement; and if growing inside your house, fertilise with a natural fertiliser at half-strength every 3 or 4 weeks.