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Mint, Chocolate Mint & Lemon Balm: When to pick?
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Posted by tn_veggie_gardner 6 (My Page) on Wed, Jun 10, 09 at 10:48
| I have one of each of the three. The Lemon Balm is about 2 ft tall/long. The lower leaves of it seem to die off here & there (don't know if that's a problem or not). The Chocolate Mint has two "stalks" about 2 ft tall and 4 new ones (from a runner root) about 6 inches tall. The Mint only has two "stalks" about a foot tall. When can I pick these (all 3 plants) & what leaves do I need to pick? Please let me know. Any & all help appreciated. Thanks! =) I have somewhat recent pics if needed (about 4 days ago).
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RE: Mint, Chocolate Mint & Lemon Balm: When to pick?
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| Pick often and regularly on lemon balm and other mints to improve appearance (more rounded and bushy rather than tall and leggy) and to have a constant supply. Don't take more than 1/3 of the living, growing plant at any one time. Let it regrow before repeating. FataMorgana |
RE: Mint, Chocolate Mint & Lemon Balm: When to pick?
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