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| I am trying to propagate Corcisan Mint in the greenhouse and have several flats growing like mad. I water deeply every 4-6 days and finish with a shot of miracle grow. There is no chance of frost and I see no rust or powder.
My mint looks like it is frost damaged. Starting at one corner of the flat it is turning brown/black and dying off and its spreading. What is going on and how do I stop it? |
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- Posted by tsugajunkie 5a SE_WI (My Page) on Thu, Jun 10, 10 at 17:15
| A picture would help. Do they need water every 4-6 days? Or might they need it more or less often? What strength are you using the fert and is it every time you water? tj |
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| Sounds like it's rotting. |
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| I guess I presumed that since they were mint they would tolerate wet feet, I could be over watering. The greenhouse gets really warm so I try to not let things dry out. I use a hose end sprayer to apply the MG I have separated the healthy looking mint and moved to a shadier spot in the GH. I will water less but opinions are still invited. [IMG]http://i698.photobucket.com/albums/vv345/Bonaro/misc/IMG_3090Larg
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- Posted by dan_staley 5b/S 2b AHS 6-7 (My Page) on Sat, Jun 12, 10 at 20:00
| Not that those pix are helpful, but likely way too wet esp if those are solid trays on a watering bench. Stick your moisture meter in there and see what it sez. Dan |
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| Classic damping off -- too much water. Shallow containers have very poor drainage. Must have extremely porous planting mix for such containers. OP said "I have separated the healthy looking mint" You may need to start over with clean containers and clean propagation stock. Then plant into the ground as soon as possible. If needed, protect on site until well rotted into the soil. |
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| Oops! I meant "well rooted into the soil!" (I imagine you figured that out.) :) |
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