Properly cultivated, all species of mint are a revelation in terms of fragrance and taste. The road to this is neither rocky nor long. Admittedly, some essential aspects must be taken into account. Below you will find answers to all the important questions. How to water mint correctly?Mint attaches importance to a constantly moist substrate …
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The rapid growth of mint can not be kept in check only by harvesting. Only repeated pruning prevents the labiates from running wild. We explain the best way to prune, peppered with useful tips. Quite rightly, mint is considered an invasive plant. The blatant rate of growth inevitably results in the herb plants going wild …
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Mint is one of the perennial herb plants. While the above-ground parts of the plant die, the rhizomes get through the winter underground well. In regions with harsh winters, however, protection is recommended. We explain how to do it. How to protect mint in the bed from frost and snow.As the garden year draws to …
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If the vigorous mint delivers a bountiful harvest, the surplus can be stored quite easily. The best methods for long storage we have compiled for you below. Keeping fresh mint in the refrigerator – this is how it worksIf small bunches of mint are placed in a jar with water immediately after harvesting, they will …
One of the most widespread plant diseases in the ornamental and kitchen garden does not stop at mint. The fungal infection, aptly named powdery mildew, attacks the tender leaflets in the form of a white coating. As a result, the foliage turns an unappetizing brown, dries up and sadly falls to the ground. Here’s how …
Their growth habit raises questions among amateur gardeners. Sometimes mint tirelessly thrives for many years, to unexpectedly appear in a distant place or not at all. So is it an annual or a perennial? Learn the answer here. Perennial by nature – admittedly not unconditionally. From a botanical point of view, mint belongs to the …
Mini plants start with a significant growth advantage when grown on the windowsill. Find out here about the individual steps from tiny seeds to vital young plants for bed and balcony. Selection of seeds and preparatory workPure mint species are significantly more germinative than hybrids. The more different species and varieties contribute to a new …
Anyone who reduces mint solely to its use as tea or chewing gum is missing out on many a pleasurable experience. We have compiled the most interesting methods of processing for you. The best tips for culinary useA mint well-established in the bed or grown indoors provides the first aromatic leaves from the end of …
Strawberry mint belongs to the mint species whose menthol content is particularly low. For this purpose, the plants develop a fruity aroma that gives new flavor nuances to many dishes. If you want to overwinter the plant outdoors, you need to consider some aspects. LocationStrawberry mint is considered an uncomplicated culinary herb that can be …
The aroma of strawberry mint is particularly intense in the summer. If you overwinter the plant warm, you can harvest the leaves and flowers all year round. Wintering is possible not only on the windowsill, but also outdoors. Winter protectionStrawberry mint is considered hardy and will survive the winter outdoors if temperatures do not fall …
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