basil mint

How to Grow and Care for basil mint

basil mint · Mentha × gracilis
Also known as: bushy mint; cardiac mint; ginger mint; redmint; Scotch mint; Scotch spearmint

Grow in moist but well drained soil in full or partial sun. May have to potential to become a nuisance; restrict the root run in a deep container and plunge into the ground, or plant in a well chosen site where it can grow unrestricted. See mint cultivation for more information

Watering: Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterloggingSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing basil mint

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Care difficulty1 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
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Care Tips

Grow in moist but well drained soil in full or partial sun. May have to potential to become a nuisance; restrict the root run in a deep container and plunge into the ground, or plant in a well chosen site where it can grow unrestricted. See mint cultivation for more information

How to Water basil mint?

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for basil mint?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for basil mint?

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What Soil Is Best for basil mint?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for basil mint?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize basil mint?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

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How to Prune basil mint?

Cut back after flowering

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How to Propagate basil mint?

Propagate by division in spring or autumn

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How to Transplant basil mint?

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How to Care for basil mint in Winter?

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How to Plant basil mint?

Grow in moist but well drained soil in full or partial sun. May have to potential to become a nuisance; restrict the root run in a deep container and plunge into the ground, or plant in a well chosen site where it can grow unrestricted. See mint cultivation for more information

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How to Repot basil mint?

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How to Harvest basil mint?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to mint rust and powdery mildews

Pests

May be susceptible to caterpillars and leafhoppers

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The Toxicity of basil mint

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Attributes of basil mint

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial · Herbs - Culinary
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitColumnar upright
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Scientific Classification

Species
Mentha × gracilis
Genus
Mentha
Family
Lamiaceae
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