2007-06-05 19:55:06 · 7 answers · asked by ஐButterfly Effectஐ 5 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Mint has shallow, creeping roots which can be broken off and placed either directly in the ground or in pots containing potting compost.
After all danger of frost has passed which varies in planting zones
Grow Mint in full sun to partial shade. They do
well in average soils. Mint plants withstand droughts and heat.
There are about 3,500 varieties of mints. By far the most popular, are Peppermint and Spearmint. Native to the Mediterranean .
Make sure you contain the mint in some fashion
otherwise it will take over the garden and root out the other plants.
I take the large 5 or 10 gallon black nursery pots an cut out the bottom and plant the mint inside of that. make sure you bury the pot first up to about 2" from the top.
2007-06-05 20:36:08 · answer #1 · answered by LucySD 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a shady spot, throw it in the ground. It will go wild. I have some in my backyard that has been there for three years now. I also potted a few sprigs on my back porch last fall and they are now over a foot high and fluffy. Mint is easy to grow. When it rains, the yard smells so nice.
2007-06-05 20:02:29 · answer #2 · answered by rubypoppins 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
April is the best time of year to start cuttings but they can be started at any time. You'll have more luck rooting it in vermiculite rather than potting mix. Rooting hormone, which can be obtained at a garden center, could help too.
2007-06-05 20:06:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mint is incredibly hardy; you can pretty much start it any time of year that it's not going to be freezing, and you should have a whole yard-full of mint before you know it!
2007-06-05 20:45:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Mint is one of those non fussy easy to strike plants that you can take a root cutting of almost year round - as long as you keep it moist, out of harsh sunlight and trim the foliage to 1/3rd of its original size. These steps will prevent it from drying out significantly. You could also spray it with stress guard" and water with a weak seaweed solution as an added insurance.
2007-06-05 20:36:12 · answer #5 · answered by Margie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mint will literally "grow like a weed" about anyplace, anytime. It likes lots of water and sun.
2007-06-05 20:26:09 · answer #6 · answered by Amy 911 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
spring/summer
2007-06-05 20:31:11 · answer #7 · answered by Queenie knows it all. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋