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Tom’s Guide
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Katie Mortram

7 top tips when growing mint

Mint being grown in a container

Knowing how to grow mint can be rewarding in more ways than one. Mint is fun and simple to care for — it can be grown indoors or outside with relative ease. On top of this, once the leaves are ready, they can be harvested to provide flavor to your favorite meals and drinks. Mint is a popular addition to many dishes, not limited to pesto, ice cream and cocktails. Once you have an ongoing supply of leaves, you’ll be surprised how often they come in handy.

However, before you can take advantage, you need to make sure your plant has everything it needs. While mint is indeed easy to care for, mistakes can still be made which can impair its growth. It requires the ideal temperature, light and water conditions to fully thrive. If you want to make sure your mint is getting the best care possible, we’ve pulled together 7 top tips when growing mint, so you can get the best harvest for your meals. 

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