Planting "supermarket" potted mint in the garden ?
 

Hi folks,
The harsh winter seems to have had a debilitating effect on my mint
patch. Usually as June approaches I have swathes of mint, however,
this year there seems to be a drastic lack of growth of new plants. I
have seen various varieties of potted mint available in the
supermarkets but the instructions say that these should be kept in a
warm sunlit spot, ideally indoors and besides a window. Has anyone
transplanted these plants outdoors and to good effect ? I really would
like to get the mint patch flourishing again and I am having trouble
finding mint plants specifically for outdoor planting.

Thanks !

Planting "supermarket" potted mint in the garden ?
 

On Sun, 22 May 2011 01:45:29 -0700 (PDT), Uncle-C
wrote:


I have seen various varieties of potted mint available in the
supermarkets but the instructions say that these should be kept in a
warm sunlit spot, ideally indoors and besides a window.

I would try it, but as my partner, bought five varieties which she saw
at a recent Club Meeting, me thinks I have enough :-)


Bit of a discussion here last year about using 'Living Salad' from
Liddels or Sainsburys, splitting it up and replanting, was successful
last year, and I have used it this year while awaiting own sown to
get to a decent size.
www.lincolnfuchsiasociety.info

Planting "supermarket" potted mint in the garden ?
 

On Sun, 22 May 2011 01:45:29 -0700 (PDT), Uncle-C
wrote:

Hi folks,
The harsh winter seems to have had a debilitating effect on my mint
patch. Usually as June approaches I have swathes of mint, however,
this year there seems to be a drastic lack of growth of new plants. I
have seen various varieties of potted mint available in the
supermarkets but the instructions say that these should be kept in a
warm sunlit spot, ideally indoors and besides a window. Has anyone
transplanted these plants outdoors and to good effect ? I really would
like to get the mint patch flourishing again and I am having trouble
finding mint plants specifically for outdoor planting.

Thanks !

for 60p or whatever it is I'd give it a go.
Got any neighbours with a mint patch?
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I would say give it a go, the mint is as vigorous plant, it tends to like garden soil and does not thrive in peat based compost. It can become too vigorous, so it might be best to plant it somewhere it cant be a problem. Mint should be very easy

Planting "supermarket" potted mint in the garden ?
 

On May 22, 9:45*am, Uncle-C wrote:
Hi folks,
The harsh winter seems to have had a debilitating effect on my mint
patch. Usually as June approaches I have swathes of mint, however,
this year there seems to be a drastic lack of growth of new plants. I
have seen various varieties of potted mint available in the
supermarkets but the instructions say that these should be kept in a
warm sunlit spot, ideally indoors and besides a window. Has anyone
transplanted these plants outdoors and to good effect ? I really would
like to get the mint patch flourishing again and I am having trouble
finding mint plants specifically for outdoor planting.

Thanks !

I have three or four sorts of mint. Indestructable, I have toreduce
the area every year with roundup.You can dig as much up as you like.
The lemon stuff is horrid. Smells like washing up liquid!

Planting "supermarket" potted mint in the garden ?
 

"Uncle-C" wrote in message
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Hi folks,
The harsh winter seems to have had a debilitating effect on my mint
patch. Usually as June approaches I have swathes of mint, however,
this year there seems to be a drastic lack of growth of new plants. I
have seen various varieties of potted mint available in the
supermarkets but the instructions say that these should be kept in a
warm sunlit spot, ideally indoors and besides a window. Has anyone
transplanted these plants outdoors and to good effect ? I really would
like to get the mint patch flourishing again and I am having trouble
finding mint plants specifically for outdoor planting.

Thanks !

I've had good results from planting out supermarket herbs. They are a bit
frail at first, long and leggy from being forced, but once they establish in
the ground they can be cut back a bit and will usually do well.

Tina

Planting "supermarket" potted mint in the garden ?
 

"Christina Websell" wrote in message
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"Uncle-C" wrote in message
...
Hi folks,
The harsh winter seems to have had a debilitating effect on my mint
patch. Usually as June approaches I have swathes of mint, however,
this year there seems to be a drastic lack of growth of new plants. I
have seen various varieties of potted mint available in the
supermarkets but the instructions say that these should be kept in a
warm sunlit spot, ideally indoors and besides a window. Has anyone
transplanted these plants outdoors and to good effect ? I really would
like to get the mint patch flourishing again and I am having trouble
finding mint plants specifically for outdoor planting.

Thanks !

I've had good results from planting out supermarket herbs. They are a bit
frail at first, long and leggy from being forced, but once they establish
in the ground they can be cut back a bit and will usually do well.

Tina



We have found that once you get them home and split them, there are two,
three or more plants which go on to be very good.

As I have said before, you can SEE what you are buying :-)))

Shop local

Mike


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