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Jun 7th, 2007 at 08:31 AM
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My peppermint is finally getting some big leaves on it like you see in the grocery store sometimes. How do I encourage the big leaves?
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You could say to the leaves, "What big, beautiful leaves you are. Keep up the good work." That would be encouraging. Sorry, I don't know!
Sarah - Zone 5b/6
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lol @ LandOfOz
That's cute. But they already think I'm a fruit case around here.
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Jun 7th, 2007 at 11:47 AM
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Peppermint puts forth bigger leaves as the plant matures. This is also true of potted peppermint IF the container is large enough. I have leaves right now as big as large basil leaves.
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Thankyou DeborahL,
I put it outside in the garden so it should have room to mature over the summer. I have a window planter one of those 4 foot long boxes. Do you think that would give my three mints enough room this winter?
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Yes, but they won't be as big. Size of the plant isn't important really, as long as mint has sun and water it's happy. Also, the smaller a plant is kept trimmed, the smaller the root ball will be (in most cases), so keeping a container plant small is key.
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I would never think anyone who talks to their plants is a fruit case, I do it all the time, but my DH and DD's think I am. Maybe I need to talk to them more you think? lol
Uni
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The only time I talk to my plants is when I've just bought and planted them. Then I say, "OK, you have a choice between me and the nearest landfill-you choose". And they all thrive !
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