Perennial by nature - admittedly not unconditionally
From a botanical point of view, mint is one of them perennial, herbaceous mint plants. This assignment implies that the above-ground shoots wither in autumn. The underground roots and runners overwinter deep in the ground to sprout again next spring. This is a matter of course for robust species such as field mint. Sensitive cultivars, such as banana or pineapple mint, will freeze to death in rough locations. How to prevent:
- in late autumn the dead shoots close to the ground cut back
- Cover the planting area with leaf soil, coniferous twigs or straw
- Mint in the pot Place in front of the south wall on wood or styrofoam
- Wrap the planter with bubble wrap or jute
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It is important to note that the winter protection is removed in good time. As soon as the temperatures permanently exceed the zero degree mark, there is a risk of rot and mold growth under a cover.
Pour mint in winter
Mint cannot play its trump card as a perennial plant if it dies of thirst in winter. This danger threatens if it freezes in bright sunshine without a blanket of snow spreading. Since the roots cannot get to water either underground or above ground, they are watered on a frost-free day.
Consistently curb the urge to spread - that's how it works
Your profile reveals that mint can live up to 25 years. During this long stay in the garden, it spreads its vigorous runners to suddenly be far away from its assigned Location to thrive. Anyone who, as a hobby gardener, wants to keep the reins in their hands in their green realm, sets limits to the invasion in this way:
- Always include mints Root lock in the bed plants
- Put young plants in the soil in a mortar bucket without a soil
- alternatively with a Rhizome barrier surrounded by sturdy geotextile
Tips & Tricks
On mints without a root barrier in the bed, the runners should regularly be covered with the spade be separated. These rhizome parts are far too good to dispose of on the compost, because they are ideal for propagation. Simply plant in the tub or at a new location and a young plant will flourish.
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