Fresh mint from these mini pots
Last year, I lost my mint plants because people mercilessly took away and seems the plants did not like that and preferred to die. In my place we strongly believe that, not all people's hand goes well with plant - there are some, who have that cursed hand and if they touch your plant, it will die, no matter whatever you do. Do you believe this ?
So I borrowed few stems from Mom and bought these mini containers, to implant them and keep at home. I didn't want to plant them again in open and people taking away before they grow well - they are so merciless to invade even before they grow up well. Over time, these plants grew nicely, but they grew long not dense, usually mints grow pretty dense and the more you chop the faster they grow.
As you can see, over the time, they started climbing the window grill, and tried to become taller. They were giving a nice view and we intentionally did not allow anyone from the society coming to this room - people do not hesitate to ask to take the entire pot and saying NO is a very difficult task for us ( I am learning to say NO, but the lady never can say NO to anyone - she has a more kind heart). So we enjoyed their company for more than 2 months, she loved to take mints from here whenever needed, but then I felt, they were lacking sunlight, which is the root cause of not growing dense. Sometimes back, I fitted a CC TV to track my garden ( a whole big story with quite a few incidences, about which I will write in a separate post), so it was safe to take them to the garden, because now everyone knows, they are being watched.
As you can see, I took them out entirely and planted again.
Had one more mini spare pot and I also decided to add one big abandoned pot, so divided all the stems into four parts and planted. Just when I was doing this, someone came and said, they never will grow in these small pots - I politely said, that's ok, we will see - people never bother to give you negative energies.
And here they are after just one month - ready to be used. The lady now is saying to bring one pot and keep at home and then alternate in a week or two - sounds good to me because otherwise, I will have to go and bring when she needs. Fresh Mint gets expensive in summer, and I am planning to plant more as there won't be much to do in summer. It feels sad to let go the flowers, more to come on that......
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Mint is the easiest plant to grow, even you can throw a stem and it will grow, so what we have done in our home is that we have kept it near the well so that it remains most even during summer. And as you know mint chutney is a must with ପଖାଳ.
ha ha ha ha 😀😀😀.....seems like a global problem in Indian society.
Sir, for mint to grow fast and properly....add some fine sand(because Bhubaneshwar has a kind of red and yellow soil), that will work.
Sir, visit a nursery, and try to find a sapling that has thick leaves if you touch it u can feel it which one is thick and which one is thin. From my personal experience, thick-leaved mint has a strong aroma, even the mint powder that is available in the market is made from thick-leaved mint.
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Jai Jagannath.
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In fact I do believe in that, I had a jasmine that was growing, but a tenant of my grandfather touched it and a few days later it dried up, I should not have allowed it... people should not touch what is not one's own 😢
There are some people, who are evil - in my native, Mom won't allow anyone to touch plants.
Mints grow so fast. And as you say, if you prune them they all become fuller plants.
Besides the regular mint I also have chocolate mint (which does taste a bit different, but certainly not like chocolate 😂) and Maroccan mint (my favorite for tea).
It's winter here (western Europe), so they are dead now, but I assume the roots are still fine and they will return when it gets warmer.
First time heard about chocolate mint, are they sweet ?
Both sweet and slightly bitter.
Oh I do love my mint!
We have peppermint, spearmint and chocolate mint from small plants when they were on clearance at the nursery. They have own and expanded so much it is almost a concern for the other plants near them.
So easy to grow and even aggressively prune and they come back so strong even after our long winters.
Good luck with this round of mint my friend!
Yes, they grow pretty fast.
Oh!! I always thought that those were processed flavour 😆
I love the mint flavour but am too lazy to do the work. May be its time all that changes.
That's good that you have them in individual pots like that. I once planted some mint in my back yard thinking it would be a good idea. I didn't realize it spreads so quickly and before I knew it we had it everywhere!
Ya, they don't stop...so we will have to repurpose in few months by taking them out and start planting again.
Yes Sir if these mint plants lack sunlight they don't grow.
You did a fine job by placing them in sunlight.
In summer season mint become expensive...
If you will chop it well it will be enhanced..
Thanks for sharing Sir..
Nice work done. Mint chutney and raita with daily meals keeps the stomach healthy, relieves gas, and improves the digestive system.
Yes, Mint a natural healer.
Mint is a part of your routine kitchen garden and it has many benefits. Nice work done.
It's very true what you say dear friend @sanjeevm not all people have the skills to handle plants
I'm very sorry about what happened with your mint plants,
You do very well to watch your plants, people will take better care of themselves when they are observed
The plants look beautiful, congratulations
I very much like mint chutney in my chicken roll and with kebabs
Do they need bright sunlight or they grow well in the shade with limited sunlight exposure ?
I'm planning to plant some for the summer. How do I begin.
I like to try and grow mints. It looks quite easy and not a lot of maintenance. I shall watch some videos on YouTube !
That was the best idea, friend, to have them in your house and always nearby because as you say, it is not only the hands but also the time at which the Mint branches are plucked and what counts, I imagine that if the plants have a conscience and prefer to die than let other people enjoy them
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Mint to mujhe bahut pasand hain and Lemon mint is my fav summer drink. bhai jofreshness lemon mint se aati hain kisi aur se nahi milti.
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Its true. Dont take chances with this. Maintain distance bhaishaab
Mint contains many minerals, so we need to consume it for our health.
Mint has grown very well. It is a perennial plant. It remains green as long as its roots are not damaged. Its green leaves grow back when cut.
Mint is one plant that I wish everyone has in their garden
It’s very useful and kudos to you on the good work you are doing on your garden
The few stems that you borrowed from mum is now something huge
You’re a great farmer indeed
I have that in my backyard too but died during summer.Definitely I will plant again. Mint tea is refreshing and flavorful beverage. I used mint when I have cold it provides temporary relief, it can clear nasal congestion.
I don't believe that the plant can die from being touched by some bad hand, it's superstition. The reason why the plant dies is worrying and it seems that the plant is sensitive to touch.
And not only the hands of some people can damage the plants, but the important thing is that you can recover them and have them in those mini pots inside the house and thus prevent other people from taking them.
They were really able to grow effectively just like it was even planted to the soil. I think those individuals pots really help them to grow a lot
Did you plant the CCTV because someone was messing with the plants?
Yes , and lot of controversies after that, will share :)
Wow, okay.
Your techniques of managing your mint plant is nice. They are really doing well
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