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- Is mint a perennial?
- By nature perennial - admittedly not unconditionally
- Mint pour in the winter
- Resist the urge to spread - that's how it works
- Tips & Tricks
Is mint a perennial?
Her growth behavior raises questions among amateur gardeners. From time to time, mint indefatigably thrives for many years to appear unexpectedly at a distant spot or to stop showing up at all. Is she now one year or perennial? Find out the answer here.
By nature perennial - admittedly not unconditionally
From a botanical point of view, mint is one of the perennial, herbaceous mint family. This assignment implies that the above-ground shoots wither in the fall. The underground roots and foothills hibernate deep in the ground to exorcise again next spring. For sturdy species, such as arable mint is a matter of course. However, sensitive strains, such as banana or pineapple mint, will freeze to death in rough conditions. How to prevent:
It is important to remember to remove the winter protection in time. As soon as the temperatures permanently exceed the zero-degree mark, rot and mildew are threatened under cover.
Mint pour in the winter
Her trump card as a perennial plant can not play mint if she dehydrates in winter. This danger threatens when it freezes in bright sunshine, without a snow cover spreads. As the roots do not reach below or above ground water, they are poured on a frost-free day.
Resist the urge to spread - that's how it works
Her poster reveals that mint can be up to 25 years old. During this lengthy stay in the garden, she spreads her vigorous foothills to suddenly thrive far away from her assigned location. Anyone who wants to keep the hilt in his hands as a hobby gardener in his green empire limits the invasion in this way:
Tips & Tricks
On mint without root barrier in the bed regularly the foothills should be separated with the spade. These rhizome parts are too good for disposal on the compost, because they are excellent for propagation. Just plant in the bucket or at the new location and already a young plant will grow.
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