Well the mint plant I planted last year is trying to take over it's planted... and even grow under it. So this morning before more rain hit us I went out and gathered a bunch of it to start drying it in my dehydrator. I have enough to fill 5 trays, and I added one tray to catch any that fall through. However I placed it right above the tray that I filled with the small pieces. I only have 2 mesh inserts so I have to make the best use of them that I have for them. My thought is that the small bits use it and have one empty aside from the mesh goes above that tray to catch any fall throughs during the drying process.
I had thought the mint completely took over the planted I have it and two other herbs in it. I was wrong, it only half takes over the planter. The other half is filled with Marjoram, the Thyme is trying to survive with both of the other two trying to choke it out. The mint is even growing under the planter and trying to escape. This has told me that when I do get my full herb garden growing that I'll need to have any mints growing by themselves... blocked off from the rest. I knew catnip took over, I just did not realize all mints did.
I imagine that in about two days I'll have a bunch of dried mint that I'll have to put away for later, then I'll be working on the Marjoram. When that one is done we'll see if the mint has grown back enough to dry more of it. I do hope we get our solar dryer done soon so I can use a non-electric dryer for everything.
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I've had a lot of success growing mint in containers, but water a lot during the summer heat. Cover after the first frost with mulched leaves, and let it rest for the winter. Come spring,uncover and enjoy.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the advise, This is the second year with this mint plant and it over wintered just fine without covering and kinda was still green all winter. Also I didn't need to water it much last summer.
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