apple mint [2]

Grow in poor, moist soil in full sun. To prevent mint becoming invasive, plant in deep containers and plunge these into the soil

cut back at the end of the growing season

Propagate by seed, sown in containers in an unheated greenhouse or cold frame in spring. Plant portions of rhizome any any time during the growing season; pot these up until they are established. Root tip cuttings can be taken in spring

Mint can suffer from green mint beetle, blue mint beetle, mint moth and sage leaf hopper

Powdery mildew, especially during drought, can be a problem, as can mint rust