Mint is one of them flavors that everybody
loves and is in most things that we like including sweets,
tea, alcoholic drinks, food and much more. This is due to
the unique and addictive flavor in contains. So why not grow
your own and practice making these little treats.
There are different types you can grow also
including peppermint and spearmint.
To grow mint you should ideally start the
seeds indoors to aid the germination process. Do this
approximately 7-8 weeks before the previous frost of
spring to enjoy a healthy bloom in summer. Be sure to
water your mint but make sure you don't over water as
herbs don't like to much water but prefer to be well
drained and moist. Fertilize very little if at all to
boost growth.
Growing mint, like most herbs
requires minute amounts of care but just the
common sense necessities. So to optimize growth, you
should cut down or trim a patch as this herb is one that
will grow rapidly. In fact, if you leave mint too much
and don't care for it, it will eventually spread through
out your garden.
Mint can grow between 11 and 19 inches
in height. Growing mint is compatible inside using lamps such
as plant lights or fluorescence, and if you really want,
you could research into hydroponics or aeroponics for indoor
growth.
Tips for Growing
Mint
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Mint can get its own variation of
rust, so if you see little patches of orange or red
on the back of your mint, use a specialised
dust to control this.
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Growing mint close
to roses lowers the amount of garden
pests.
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Leaves can be frozen fresh or
simply consumed as fresh immediately. If you want
to have them dried, leave for 2-3 days and
store in jars.

Uses for
Mint
For a healthy way, Mint, especially
Peppermint has been known to cure
problems such as Nausea, indigestion and even
heartburn.
Ginger Mint is delicious with
salads.
Pineapple Mint helps along a cheese and
cracker plate.
Apple Mint is used for juices and ice tea.
Also you can create the famous alcoholic cocktail,
Mojito's with crushed Mint.
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