Help With Growing Corsican Mint From Seed

18 years ago

Does anyone know the the proper way to grow corsican mint from seed? I have been told not to sow it in the ground, but to grow it indoors first. Can anyone give me instructions on this? Also, I can't find anyone who sells the actual plants. Thanks for any and all advice!!

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honu
18 years ago
I got my seeds from Thyme Garden (see link below). I sprouted them in potting mix by sprinkling the seed on the surface, and keeping the soil moist. They grew nicely in a pot in semi shade and lots of water. However, when I transplanted it into my clay soil, it didn't last long.

Here is a link that might be useful: Thyme Garden
noviceherbus
18 years ago
http://www.stepables.com/store/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=78

found this one time and was interested in it myself- don't know if they sell it right now though, probebly in the spring would be better. I have noticed my local nurseries have been getting a lot of the steppables in thier supplies come spring lately and it is very popular. Good luck!
Tami
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I've checked both Chiltern seed in the U.K. and Hardy Plants seed company. Of all the seed companies who would have had it they would have. Have you ever seen corsican mint flower? The seeds must be microscopic and I couldn't picture how they could even be gathered.I've bought plants in the past but they always die out on me and I live in zone 7. Either the summer heat or the winter cold kills them. But maybe growing them in pavement like you plan to might be the solution. Good luck in your search.
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