How to Grow Mint in Containers (And Get a Huge Harvest)
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Date: 2024-07-04
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epic_gardening
The soil drying out faster is because of where you put your plants, or herbs. The problem is not because of what you are using to grow your plants, or herbs.
I am watching where you are on your video, and I am thinking why are you not where you should be on your video. I have question marks floating around above my head simply because I do not understand why you are where you are on your video, and you have chosen to make a statement like that about soil. It's completely understandable to me, for the soil to dry up faster, but it does not have to.
I think that looks like a lot of water to me. The moisture level looks wet instead of just moist, and this looks like a bad gardening practice. After watering your herb grab a little bit of soil with 2 of your fingers by using 1 hand then squeezing it together, and if you see water dripping from your soil towards the ground then this means you are overwatering your herbs. Overwatering anything that grows does have the potential to kill it, and this is something that I experienced several times!
Hmmm. that does not seem good to put a none isolated herb that has the ability to multiply anywhere near anything else that grows.
Lastly I think the best part of your video is the scent. I did smell mint, but not a variety of mint like yours, and I did not know a variety of mint existed.
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The soil drying out faster is because of where you put your plants, or herbs. The problem is not because of what you are using to grow your plants, or herbs.
I am watching where you are on your video, and I am thinking why are you not where you should be on your video. I have question marks floating around above my head simply because I do not understand why you are where you are on your video, and you have chosen to make a statement like that about soil. It's completely understandable to me, for the soil to dry up faster, but it does not have to.
I think that looks like a lot of water to me. The moisture level looks wet instead of just moist, and this looks like a bad gardening practice. After watering your herb grab a little bit of soil with 2 of your fingers by using 1 hand then squeezing it together, and if you see water dripping from your soil towards the ground then this means you are overwatering your herbs. Overwatering anything that grows does have the potential to kill it, and this is something that I experienced several times!
Hmmm. that does not seem good to put a none isolated herb that has the ability to multiply anywhere near anything else that grows.
Lastly I think the best part of your video is the scent. I did smell mint, but not a variety of mint like yours, and I did not know a variety of mint existed.
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goldenwhisper66
Im not sure what do wrong. I CAN'T keep mint alive. It dies about a week after I get it. But I see new leaf buds like its trying to live. Id love to have big bushy mint. Ive only had it in containers. Am I supposed to fertilize or not Is there a specific water Trying to figure out why it dies. I live in Illinois. I would think it should be ok. I see other folks growing it. Any help would be appreciated. Garden veggies does great. House plants do fine. Flowers do ok.
Ive even started avocado, lemon seedlings, Sweet potato slips. but mint has me stumped. I REALLY NEED HELP
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Im not sure what do wrong. I CAN'T keep mint alive. It dies about a week after I get it. But I see new leaf buds like its trying to live. Id love to have big bushy mint. Ive only had it in containers. Am I supposed to fertilize or not Is there a specific water Trying to figure out why it dies. I live in Illinois. I would think it should be ok. I see other folks growing it. Any help would be appreciated. Garden veggies does great. House plants do fine. Flowers do ok.
Ive even started avocado, lemon seedlings, Sweet potato slips. but mint has me stumped. I REALLY NEED HELP
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krazmokramer
I am growing spearmint in a terracotta pot submerged to the bottom of the rim in a raised bed also containing Korean melons, sweet peppers and rosemary (also in a submerged terracotta pot) So far, no detectable escapees. I keep the mint well trimmed. It is currently looking like a well manicured lavender mound. I recently discovered that spearmint is a great addition to a fresh leaf lettuce salad with a balsamic vinegar/EVOO dressing. The spearmint gets visually hidden by the lettuce for a surprising and refreshing burst of flavor as you chew. Thanks for this video!
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I am growing spearmint in a terracotta pot submerged to the bottom of the rim in a raised bed also containing Korean melons, sweet peppers and rosemary (also in a submerged terracotta pot) So far, no detectable escapees. I keep the mint well trimmed. It is currently looking like a well manicured lavender mound. I recently discovered that spearmint is a great addition to a fresh leaf lettuce salad with a balsamic vinegar/EVOO dressing. The spearmint gets visually hidden by the lettuce for a surprising and refreshing burst of flavor as you chew. Thanks for this video!
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KYMarty
Anybody that wants mint can come pick some from my yard. I've lived here for 6 years and still cannot get rid of it. Listen to Kevin, NEVER NEVER plant this in the ground unless you want the entire field to be mint. There is no way to only grow 1 mint plant. It will take over whatever container it is in. If that container happens to be your yard then you just gave up the whole yard to mint. Containers and vigilance is what it takes to grow mint. You have been forewarned.
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Anybody that wants mint can come pick some from my yard. I've lived here for 6 years and still cannot get rid of it. Listen to Kevin, NEVER NEVER plant this in the ground unless you want the entire field to be mint. There is no way to only grow 1 mint plant. It will take over whatever container it is in. If that container happens to be your yard then you just gave up the whole yard to mint. Containers and vigilance is what it takes to grow mint. You have been forewarned.
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gloriouslumi
I was very disappointed to not hear any tips on growing mint from seed. I'd love to try more varieties I can't get locally, but I can easily find seed for. Unfortunately no matter what I do I can't seem to get them to germinate. They are almost always pelletized, and I've had very poor luck with pelletized seed germination (I'm looking at you, Dutch clover).
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I was very disappointed to not hear any tips on growing mint from seed. I'd love to try more varieties I can't get locally, but I can easily find seed for. Unfortunately no matter what I do I can't seem to get them to germinate. They are almost always pelletized, and I've had very poor luck with pelletized seed germination (I'm looking at you, Dutch clover).
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zarahfrancisco3734
I once got a small pot of mint and I planted it in one of those large styrofoam boxes used for tuna. It grew so much and I had more than I knew what to do with it. It eventually died though, probably due to a combination of pest and the roots running out of space in the box. I plan to get another pot again one of these days.
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I once got a small pot of mint and I planted it in one of those large styrofoam boxes used for tuna. It grew so much and I had more than I knew what to do with it. It eventually died though, probably due to a combination of pest and the roots running out of space in the box. I plan to get another pot again one of these days.
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ruthannecoro6198
I’m totally into collecting mint. love the various scents! I just added strawberry mint to my collection of 6-7 varieties now. I have a mountain mint seed to start as soon as it get here I grow mine in containers. Editing to add. I’ve got mine in 5-10 gallon pots. I tried using fabric. mint will grows thru it!
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I’m totally into collecting mint. love the various scents! I just added strawberry mint to my collection of 6-7 varieties now. I have a mountain mint seed to start as soon as it get here I grow mine in containers. Editing to add. I’ve got mine in 5-10 gallon pots. I tried using fabric. mint will grows thru it!
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zaria5785
All of the haircut mint can be replanted in another container and gifted.
We use it ALL OF THE TIME! Can’t grow enough. It’s never a problem in my yard. I literally use 3 bunches of mint every week.
I dry them and crush them between my palms and then jar it up. I add to yogurt, soup, etc.
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All of the haircut mint can be replanted in another container and gifted.
We use it ALL OF THE TIME! Can’t grow enough. It’s never a problem in my yard. I literally use 3 bunches of mint every week.
I dry them and crush them between my palms and then jar it up. I add to yogurt, soup, etc.
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kimmymsteele
I gave up on a garden bed situated behind my garage, and between patio pavers where nothing wants to keep growing. Planted a bunch of mint, cat nip and a weird variety of lavender I found. Hoping these will take over and at least keep it green and not just dirt and smelling good.
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I gave up on a garden bed situated behind my garage, and between patio pavers where nothing wants to keep growing. Planted a bunch of mint, cat nip and a weird variety of lavender I found. Hoping these will take over and at least keep it green and not just dirt and smelling good.
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noahsnumismatics
Another great video. Love growing mint. Learned the hard way to not put it in your garden beds though I let it go thinking it looked awesome which it did but the plant took over the whole bed. Such a resilient plant
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Another great video. Love growing mint. Learned the hard way to not put it in your garden beds though I let it go thinking it looked awesome which it did but the plant took over the whole bed. Such a resilient plant
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sherylchapman4168
What do you do with The different types Spearmint, tabbouleh or tea. What else
What do you do with chocolate mint
Strawberry mint
Pineapple mint
Peppermint It is inedible.
What is a mint julep
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What do you do with The different types Spearmint, tabbouleh or tea. What else
What do you do with chocolate mint
Strawberry mint
Pineapple mint
Peppermint It is inedible.
What is a mint julep
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macnelson298
I just started a garden for the first time and i got given a bunch on mint varieties. Lemon mint and strawberries & cream mint are by far cooles ive seen. Im gonna try to muddle it with some dr pepper
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I just started a garden for the first time and i got given a bunch on mint varieties. Lemon mint and strawberries & cream mint are by far cooles ive seen. Im gonna try to muddle it with some dr pepper
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7-ten
When growing mint you plant it in the ground and then spend the rest of your life battling it. Or plant it in the ground and let it take over your yard. Yard is now minty fresh and you have no more problems.
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When growing mint you plant it in the ground and then spend the rest of your life battling it. Or plant it in the ground and let it take over your yard. Yard is now minty fresh and you have no more problems.
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DandandanTelevison
I recently started gardening. Mint was one of the very first things I got and it is definitely flourishing more than any other plant I have! It’s definitely one of my favorites.
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I recently started gardening. Mint was one of the very first things I got and it is definitely flourishing more than any other plant I have! It’s definitely one of my favorites.
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_Benissimo
I just recently bought myself some mojito mint and thought about how to handle it. Thanks a bunch for uploading, already went and trimmed it down a notch
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I just recently bought myself some mojito mint and thought about how to handle it. Thanks a bunch for uploading, already went and trimmed it down a notch
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noahsnumismatics
What is the purpose of adding the parchment paper to the jar 8: 12 is this to allow a little bit of air flow so it’s not an exact seal
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What is the purpose of adding the parchment paper to the jar 8: 12 is this to allow a little bit of air flow so it’s not an exact seal
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jjd13579
I reduced an old mint by 80% last year, and it's never been happier. You really can't be too aggressive with reducing and reshaping it.
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I reduced an old mint by 80% last year, and it's never been happier. You really can't be too aggressive with reducing and reshaping it.
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user-hn8zb6tq6b
Thanks for the great tips man it's really helpful because i have alot of mint but im a child (12 years old)so i cant use vodka
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Thanks for the great tips man it's really helpful because i have alot of mint but im a child (12 years old)so i cant use vodka
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epic_gardening
I have 2 pots of mint, I cut them down to the dirt 4-5 times a year. Everytime they quickly come back with a vengeance.
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I have 2 pots of mint, I cut them down to the dirt 4-5 times a year. Everytime they quickly come back with a vengeance.
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