So is Australia apparently. I’ve seen this joke a few times and the first time I had to ask what the hell it was all about. I’ve seen my share of gardens with mint in it and not only it doesn’t take over everything, it’s also very susceptible to insects. A fully grown plant will disappear over the weekend if the right caterpillars find it.
all that menthol mint makes is a part of its defenses against insects specifically, and it works in europe. maybe it’s better this way, because australia needs zero extra invasive species
Tried planting mint for several years in a row - seeds, transplants, nursery plants (yes those exist). All died. Finland is a harsh place.
Mint is succeptable to all sorts of fungal pathogens. Some pathogens like fusarium can remain in the soil for over 30 years as well.
BTW, experienced gardner here and I planted my mint in the ground. There comes a point where you no longer fear it and can control it.
It smells awesome when you mow. I will not apologize.
come on, now you have to make a mojito in a concrete mixer
So is Australia apparently. I’ve seen this joke a few times and the first time I had to ask what the hell it was all about. I’ve seen my share of gardens with mint in it and not only it doesn’t take over everything, it’s also very susceptible to insects. A fully grown plant will disappear over the weekend if the right caterpillars find it.
Lantana, now, that’s a problem
all that menthol mint makes is a part of its defenses against insects specifically, and it works in europe. maybe it’s better this way, because australia needs zero extra invasive species
Agreed
Had mint take over the back yard of a rental in Melbourne. Was there for years before we got rid of it.
Interesting, I can’t say I lived in Melbourne other than during a holiday visit. Maybe I should say NSW
And it still grows like crazy on some random abandoned field in middle of nowhere.