How to treat Mint plants

 

I've got some mint growing in pots. The leaves seem quite big now, so i'm
guessing now is a good time to cut them off?

My intention is to chop the leaves and put them in vinegar to make a mint
sauce. I'm guessing that malt vinegar diluted with 50% water should be o.k.,
do you think, or is that too watery ?

Also I'm wondering if its ok to cut all the stalks down or not?  I could
just pull the leaves off the stalks (since i'm only using the leaves) and
leave the stalks and then plants might recover some nutrition back from the
stalks? Grateful for any advice on the best way to do it.  Thanks.

 



I don't think you need any water but you should add some sugar.

Don't worry about the plants recovering.  On the contrary you would find it
difficult to harm a mint plant which is the toughest plant I know and
practically a weed!

R.

 

   On the contrary you would find it

I have been known to kill them in the past - but it takes real skill and
determination;-)

 



I manage to do it.
Afraid of putting a mint plant into the ground to let it run away, I try to
grow it in pots.  It dies every time (and yes, I do water it..)
Tina

 


Can you come and visit my mint forest, please?