Daylily Nursery 859007830 User manual

Brand: Daylily Nursery

Model: 859007830

Type: User manual

This manual is also suitable for

Mint Growing Guide

Mints are perennial herbs with squared, four-sided stems with opposite leaves and small lipped flowers.

All parts of the plants are pungent. Aboveground, plants produce 2-to 3-foot upright stems. Most are

hardy in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 3–8, but check the species you want before you buy.

Growing Mint

All mints prefer a cool, moist spot in partial shade but will also grow in full sun. Mint is extremely variable

from seed. Instead, order plants from a reputable source, or visit a nursery to find plants whose flavor and

aroma appeal to you. One plant of each cultivar you select will soon provide more than enough mint for

home use—the big problem is to keep them from overrunning all neighboring plants. To avoid this, plant

bottomless containers that are at least 15 inches deep and sunk in the ground with one or two inches

protruding above the soil surface, or plant above the ground in tubs and barrels.

Harvesting

Snip leaves or sprigs as needed. To harvest in quantity, cut stems to within an inch or so above the

ground. You can make several harvests, depending on the length of the season. Hang mint in loose

bunches to air dry, dry individual leaves on a tray in a food dehydrator, or freeze in self-sealing bags.

Mint Growing Guide

Mints are perennial herbs with squared, four-sided stems with opposite leaves and small lipped flowers.

All parts of the plants are pungent. Aboveground, plants produce 2-to 3-foot upright stems. Most are

hardy in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 3–8, but check the species you want before you buy.

Growing Mint

All mints prefer a cool, moist spot in partial shade but will also grow in full sun. Mint is extremely variable

from seed. Instead, order plants from a reputable source, or visit a nursery to find plants whose flavor and

aroma appeal to you. One plant of each cultivar you select will soon provide more than enough mint for

home use—the big problem is to keep them from overrunning all neighboring plants. To avoid this, plant

bottomless containers that are at least 15 inches deep and sunk in the ground with one or two inches

protruding above the soil surface, or plant above the ground in tubs and barrels.

Harvesting

Snip leaves or sprigs as needed. To harvest in quantity, cut stems to within an inch or so above the

ground. You can make several harvests, depending on the length of the season. Hang mint in loose

bunches to air dry, dry individual leaves on a tray in a food dehydrator, or freeze in self-sealing bags.

1

Daylily Nursery 859007830 User manual

Brand: Daylily Nursery

Model: 859007830

Type: User manual

This manual is also suitable for

Download PDF

Related papers

Other documents