Does mint die off in winter when it's brought inside.
|
| Author |
Message |
Olwas2013
Rank attained: Hawthorn Tree
Joined: 13 Jun 2013
Posts: 83
Location: Stradbally Co.Kerry
|
 Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2014 9:34 am Post subject: Does mint die off in winter when it's brought inside. |
 |
|
| Does the mint plant die off in winter even if it's indoors? Thank you. |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
Margo
Rank attained: Chlorophyll for blood
Joined: 11 Oct 2010
Posts: 1986
Location: Summerhill Mayo Ireland
|
| Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2014 9:39 am Post subject: |
|
|
| Yes it does die down. If its in a really sheltered area you might get a few sprigs. On the other hand pot some up and put it on kitchen windowsill and you will get it through the window. You can do this with most herbs. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Olwas2013
Rank attained: Hawthorn Tree
Joined: 13 Jun 2013
Posts: 83
Location: Stradbally Co.Kerry
|
| Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2014 10:00 am Post subject: |
|
|
| Margo wrote: | | Yes it does die down. If its in a really sheltered area you might get a few sprigs. On the other hand pot some up and put it on kitchen windowsill and you will get it through the window. You can do this with most herbs. |
So it won't die down if kept inside |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Margo
Rank attained: Chlorophyll for blood
Joined: 11 Oct 2010
Posts: 1986
Location: Summerhill Mayo Ireland
|
| Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2014 10:06 am Post subject: |
|
|
| It wont die down and you'll still get some sprigs. Obviously it won't be so profuse as outside but you'll still get some. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Olwas2013
Rank attained: Hawthorn Tree
Joined: 13 Jun 2013
Posts: 83
Location: Stradbally Co.Kerry
|
| Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2014 10:08 am Post subject: |
|
|
| Margo wrote: | | It wont die down and you'll still get some sprigs. Obviously it won't be so profuse as outside but you'll still get some. |
So would I be better off If I put it outside for the summer and bring in for the winter |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Margo
Rank attained: Chlorophyll for blood
Joined: 11 Oct 2010
Posts: 1986
Location: Summerhill Mayo Ireland
|
| Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2014 10:27 am Post subject: |
|
|
| Do both |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
tippben
Rank attained: Vegetable garden tender
Joined: 15 Jan 2011
Posts: 921
Location: north tipperary
|
| Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2014 4:23 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| You can also freeze it. It won't defrost well enough for use in salads, but certainly well enough for felafel, raita, peas, teas, dressings, stuffings etc. If you use it with lamb, just make mint jelly. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Margo
Rank attained: Chlorophyll for blood
Joined: 11 Oct 2010
Posts: 1986
Location: Summerhill Mayo Ireland
|
| Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2014 5:46 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| tippben wrote: | | You can also freeze it. It won't defrost well enough for use in salads, but certainly well enough for felafel, raita, peas, teas, dressings, stuffings etc. If you use it with lamb, just make mint jelly. |
I do herbs in ice cube trays, and when frozen store them in a big plastic bag |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
You can attach files in this forum
You can download files in this forum
|
Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group
Privacy Policy | Copyright © 2006 - present IrishGardeners.com (part of GardenPlansIreland.com)
|
FAQ
Memberlist
Usergroups
Register
Profile
Log in to check your private messages
Log in
