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Yellowing, browning leaves on mint
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shizam
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| Posted: Mon Jul 27, 2009 5:59 pm Post subject: Yellowing, browning leaves on mint |
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I'm growing several types of mint indoors and am getting yellowing/browning leaves (which tend to fall off) on several of my plants, somebody suggested it may be a calcium or iron deficiency. Before I pour in Fe/Ca I thought I'd get some more opinions, also what is the best (organic) way to get Fe/Ca in?
Thanks,
Sam
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gardenmama
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Location: Vermont
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| Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2009 10:05 am Post subject: |
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Could be poor drainage in the planters and the roots are getting too soggy.
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Megan
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| Posted: Fri Aug 21, 2009 4:14 pm Post subject: |
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Oh dear...
I also think it is likely a drainage issue because I had exactly the same problem once, and the plant re-thrived after I cut almost all the yellow leaves / weak stems, replant it in a porous container, and water it less frequently.
Hope it helps. Megan
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herbgarden
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Location: USA
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| Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2009 1:17 am Post subject: |
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Try to check your soil. Mint is a pretty flowering edible herb which grows well in most soils as long as it stays moist, not wet or soaking. It can stand partial shade or full sunlight.
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