Mint

Did you know that Mint has no serious pest issues but is susceptible to verticillium wilt and “mint rust”? To prevent these diseases from spreading, remove all dead leaves and stems from your bed before Winter.

Did you know that Mint prefers moist soil and more sun than shade? This again supports the container concept as you can move your plants around to control the sun/shade mix and not worry about over watering other plants.

Did you know that Mint is especially to flavor loss with fertilization? Like most herbs, they lose flavor intensity but seem to be more impacted (probably because intense Mint is a very familiar flavor for most people).

Did you know that you can plant Mint from root divisions (breaking a larger plant into clumps) almost anytime during the growing season? Container gardening is perfect for Mint so it is not able to take over your entire garden.

Did you know that Mint plants can grow as tall as three feet? They produce both fragrant leaves as well as beautiful flowers that tend to have purple hues.

Did you know that Mint is also a perennial often grown as an annual? If you go the annual route, be forewarned that Mint has a tendency to proliferate and if you do not pay attention you could have an entire garden of one variety of Mint!

Did you know that mint comes in multiple “flavors”? From traditional like Spearmint or Peppermint to fruitier flavors like apple, lemon or orange. Select the varieties you find most fit your palate and needs.