Mint

I started with a 4" starter Mint plant from Al's Garden Center. I planted my mint directly into a small terra-cotta pot which it quickly outgrew in about one week. Mint is a vigorous grower and is best controlled in container gardening. I have transplanted it into a larger 'bowl-like' terra-cotta pot and it is now a little over a foot tall. (right) My mint before transplanting to its larger container in June.

Growing Tips: Mint prefers full sun and partial shade. Bring indoors for winter harvest.

Harvesting: Harvest mint leaves throughout the growing season.