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budagardener

Buda, Texas
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Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2008 11:37 pm   Post subject: Pineapple Mint


Has anyone heard of this mint variety and where to get plants. I bought this years ago at Calloway's Nursery in Irving Texas, but have not had any luck this last year in the Austin area. I would not mind starting from seeds, but can't find those either!

I remember when I grew this it had that little tang and fresh flavor of pineapple and it was awesome.




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Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2008 11:45 pm   Post subject:


http://www.mountainvalleygrowers.com/mensuaveolensvar.htm

http://www.pantrygardenherbs.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/plants.plantDetail/plant_id/55/index.htm

I found plants offered for sale at these two sites, I have never bought from them so I can't vouch for their quality.

It seems I have seen seeds in a store around here somewhere, if I see it again I can buy a package and send to you.

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budagardener

Buda, Texas
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Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2008 11:51 pm   Post subject:


Thank you Toni!
I will check out those sites.
If in your searches you happen to run across colossal basil, let me know. When I grew that, I could wrap it around a stuffed chicken breast the leaves where so big. I am having trouble locating those seeds, and I think they where heirloom. I've checked Park, Thompson Morgan, and Burpee, they don't carry it.

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Netty


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Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2008 12:13 am   Post subject:


I'll be watching for Colossal Basil and Pineapple Mint seeds when browsing my catalog's budagardener. Good Luck!

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glendann

Texas
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Posted: Wed Jan 09, 2008 5:09 am   Post subject:


I have heard of it and now have a plant of pineapple mint a dear friend sent me and apple and orange and lots more wonderful smells.


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budagardener

Buda, Texas
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Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 12:06 am   Post subject:


Glenndann, aren't they just awesome! I found seeds for the chocolate mint from Parks. I love the fragrances of the different mints....containing them is always a chore once established, but still well worth it.

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gingersplace

Chicago area
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Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2008 6:06 am   Post subject:


Renee's Garden sells a Salad Leaf Basil that sounds like it might be similar to colossal basil:
http://www.reneesgarden.com/seeds/seeds-hm/herbsA.htm

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glendann

Texas
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Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2008 6:24 am   Post subject:


Yes,Budagardener it is awesome.I have cotton candy Kentucky mint julep,Chocolate Mint.I do love mints of any kind.I was wondering ,where is Buda Texas ?


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Wrennie

Catskill Mountains NY
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Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2008 1:23 pm   Post subject:


Pinetree Garden seeds has lettuce basil too. "large 3-5 inch leaves"

Another mint source. I havent used this co.
http://www.denverplants.com/herbs/html/menth_pin.htm

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budagardener

Buda, Texas
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Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2008 4:21 pm   Post subject:


Glendann, Buda us about 20 miles south of Austin.

Wrennie and gingersplace, thanks for the website information. I've added those links to my favs. I may have to put myself on a budget for the yard before starting this year! Confused

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glendann

Texas
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Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2008 7:12 pm   Post subject:


Bud I live about 120 miles from Austin.
I just never had heard of your town
andwas just wondering.


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