Advice on mint care?

Advice on mint care?

General post from GreenBeen
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Hi!

I was given a mint plant a day or two ago, and it's looking- well. Rather peaky. I've posted pictures at the end of this message.

The leaves are curled, very dry, and often full of holes. The plant as a whole seems to have gone spindly, as though it hasn't been getting enough sunlight. It lived outside until it was given to me, and now lives in the kitchen (we have no garden space), a room kept relatively cold and without much direct sunlight. The soil is composted and kept damp.

If anyone has any advice on how to care for this plant, to make it healthy and safe to eat, I would really appreciate it!
Posted: Saturday 31st of October 2020 10:09 AM
  • Re: Advice on mint care?

    Mrs. S. M. Bentley
    Think I would try to start again...it might have microscopic greenfly on it. Cut it right down removing leaves carefully. Do this outside if possible. Don't bring cut leaves back near it. Mint is incredibly tough so should reshoot. Mint plants are often sold inexpensively in supermarkets that sell good quality veg. If you buy choose cleanest freshest looking with new lower shoots...not necessarily the largest plant.
    Replied: Sunday 1st of November 2020 08:45 AM
  • Re: Advice on mint care?

    jm0928912
    good idea
    Replied: Thursday 15th of July 2021 02:58 PM
  • Re: Advice on mint care?

    The mint plant did not need much care as I can see the leaves look dry..maybe they burnt with the heat of compost. try with 50% coco peat and 50% garden soil. This will help.
    Replied: Tuesday 4th of October 2022 10:19 AM
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