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Mint (slrpnk.net)
submitted 2 months ago by [M] to c/science_memes@mander.xyz
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[–] 44 points 2 months ago (3 children)

Tried planting mint for several years in a row - seeds, transplants, nursery plants (yes those exist). All died. Finland is a harsh place.

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  • [–] 30 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 child)

    Mint is succeptable to all sorts of fungal pathogens. Some pathogens like fusarium can remain in the soil for over 30 years as well.

    BTW, experienced gardner here and I planted my mint in the ground. There comes a point where you no longer fear it and can control it.

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  • [–] 7 points 2 months ago (2 children)

    So is Australia apparently. I've seen this joke a few times and the first time I had to ask what the hell it was all about. I've seen my share of gardens with mint in it and not only it doesn't take over everything, it's also very susceptible to insects. A fully grown plant will disappear over the weekend if the right caterpillars find it.

    Lantana, now, that's a problem

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