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Title: Mint Problem
Post by: Monika on May 20, 2012, 12:27:47

Last year, I started to grow some mint in a small bricked area, ideally suited to it as it wouldn't invade the area around it.

However, this year it has small orange spots on all of the stems and I have cut it down and tried to get it all out.

I would like to use this small area again for it, but is it safe to do so?

Title: Re: Mint Problem
Post by: davyw1 on May 20, 2012, 13:29:11

I think it may be a case of start from scratch as that sounds like Mint Rust which once it gets a good hold also infect the soil.
I would suggest you google it to get more info.

Title: Re: Mint Problem
Post by: Monika on May 20, 2012, 14:33:55

Thanks very much Davy.

I'll do as you suggest and hope I'll be more successful with it next time.

Title: Re: Mint Problem
Post by: Flighty on May 20, 2012, 14:41:35

This is the RHS webpage on mint rust -

http://apps.rhs.org.uk/advicesearch/profile.aspx?pid=220

Title: Re: Mint Problem
Post by: grannyjanny on May 20, 2012, 14:46:06

I'm a bit surprised the whole nation isn't suffering with rust ;D ATM.

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