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Mint, from the Mentha genus, is an easy plant to grow both outdoors in the garden and indoors in pots. It is a fast growing aromatic plant. As long as you supply it with good, well-drained soil and sufficient light, you shouldn\u2019t have any problem growing this herb. There are many varieties of mint which can be used for a multitude of purposes. Read below to learn how to successfully plant different types of mint, how to grow mint plants in your garden, and gain some insight into the versatility of this fragrant herb.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column woodmart_css_id=”667972617cd6a” parallax_scroll=”no” woodmart_sticky_column=”false” wd_collapsible_content_switcher=”no” wd_column_role_offcanvas_desktop=”no” wd_column_role_offcanvas_tablet=”no” wd_column_role_offcanvas_mobile=”no” wd_column_role_content_desktop=”no” wd_column_role_content_tablet=”no” wd_column_role_content_mobile=”no” mobile_bg_img_hidden=”no” tablet_bg_img_hidden=”no” woodmart_parallax=”0″ woodmart_box_shadow=”no” responsive_spacing=”eyJwYXJhbV90eXBlIjoid29vZG1hcnRfcmVzcG9uc2l2ZV9zcGFjaW5nIiwic2VsZWN0b3JfaWQiOiI2Njc5NzI2MTdjZDZhIiwic2hvcnRjb2RlIjoidmNfY29sdW1uIiwiZGF0YSI6eyJ0YWJsZXQiOnt9LCJtb2JpbGUiOnt9fX0=” mobile_reset_margin=”no” tablet_reset_margin=”no” wd_z_index=”no”]\t\t

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(Some of the links within this post are affiliate links on which I receive a small compensation from the sale of certain items.)<\/em><\/p>\n

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Most mint plants have either the same or very similar requirements for growing.<\/p>\n

Sun Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mint will thrive in a sunny to partly sunny location. Optimally, plant the mint in a sunny area.<\/p>\n

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Mint plants enjoy a moist but not soggy environment. They will die if planted in standing water.<\/p>\n

The area needs to have adequate drainage. Place mulch over the soil to keep the plant moist.<\/p>\n

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Mint will survive in any well drained soil. However, it will benefit more from a rich soil with a pH between 6.0 to 7.0.<\/p>\n

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Plant the mint 18 to 24 inches apart.<\/p>\n

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Plant mint in the spring after the last frost in your area.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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To plant from seed, refer to How to Grow Mint Indoors. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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If planting seeds outdoors, sow seeds(purchase from seeds.com)<\/u><\/strong><\/a> directly to the ground after the last frost of the season.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    Mint seeds will germinate in 7-14 days.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Thin seedlings to 18 inches apart when they have three or four true leaves.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n

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    Beware, Mint Plants Are Invasive<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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    Mint is an extremely tough, cold-hardy perennial. Mint plants mostly spread through rhizomes, a horizontal underground stem system that puts out lateral shoots. It will take over an entire garden if it is not confined to a specific area.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    Plant them in a large area where there are no other flowers growing. Create a mint only section of your yard.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    Place them in pots and bury the pots in the ground to prevent them from spreading. The soil level in the pot should be at the level of the ground.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    Surround the plants with a plastic corral barrier (Amazon)<\/u><\/strong><\/a> <\/u>that extends at least 10 inches into the ground to prevent the lateral roots from advancing.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    Transplant them into larger pots and place them on a patio.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    Beware, Mint Plants Can Cross Pollinate<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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    If you choose to plant a variety of mints in your garden, widely separate the varieties. The mint plants may cross pollinate through seeds and ultimately not retain their unique smell or flavor. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    Eventually each plant will generate \u201coff types\u201d of the original mint plant. These \u201coff types\u201d have varying characteristics of the mother plant.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    Cross pollination happens usually after 4 or 5 years of growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    I suggest you plant different varieties in pots; one variety per pot. Then strategically place them in a sunny location in different areas of your garden.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    However, it is almost impossible to not have them cross pollinate since they attract bees<\/a> and bees help with pollination.<\/a> That being said, though, the original plant will grow a dense center and retain its native characteristics. Since it is so dense, it will suppress any \u201coff types\u201d. If new off type shoots develop pull them out.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    One variety of mint that is true to its form is the <\/u>peppermint (Etsy)<\/u><\/strong><\/a>. It is a hybrid and does not produce its own seeds. Therefore it will not generate \u201coff types\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    It\u2019s best to replant a mint garden every 4 or 5 years before \u201coff types\u201d develop and before the soil is depleted of its nutrients. If you do not replant your mint garden the plants become tall and leggy.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    Do not replant new mint plants in the same soil. Choose another section of the garden and create a new mint garden. Moving the mint garden to a new location will deter diseases.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    With over 7500 different varieties of mint to choose from, where do you begin? Below are the most commonly used mint varieties and the easiest ones to grow.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    1. Peppermint <\/strong>(Mentha piperita)<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    This variety is sometimes known as English peppermint or black peppermint. It is one of the most commonly grown and used plants in the mint family Lamiaceae. Peppermint is a hybrid plant that is a cross between watermint and spearmint.<\/p>\n

    Its leaves contain the essential oil (Etsy)<\/a> menthol which gives the mint its cooling properties and mint scent. Menthol is a naturally occurring chemical found in peppermint. Since peppermint is a hybrid it contains 40% more menthol than its companion mints.<\/p>\n

    Peppermint can adapt to almost any soil and environment. However it will perform better in a cool, moist environment with rich, well-drained soil.<\/p>\n

    Its uses include adding flavors and fragrance to foods, cosmetics, toothpastes, mouthwashes, soaps and other products. Peppermint also has medicinal value such as ameliorating the symptoms of digestive problems, sinus infections, and common colds .<\/p>\n

    It \u201chas a strong sweetish odour and a warm pungent taste with a cooling aftertaste\u201d according to Brittanica. Peppermint has a more powerful flavor than other mints\u2026.think Peppermint Patties!<\/p>\n

    Peppermint has a distinct oval leaf with toothed edges which can be hairy.<\/p>\n