kitchengoddess8
Sous Chef
- Joined
- Nov 4, 2011
- Messages
- 904
I love fresh mint but it only seems to last 3-4 days in my fridge. I usually keep it in the plastic bag from the supermarket. Is there a better way to store it so it lasts longer?
Dawgluver said:Cut off the bottom inch or so of stem, and put it in a glass of water, making sure leaves aren't under the water. Change out the water every day or so. You can keep it on the counter, or stick it in the fridge.
Some might root, and you can plant it! Mint is invasive, I grow mine in pots buried in the ground.
kitchengoddess8 said:I love the idea of keeping it in water on the counter. I'm hoping it's not toxic to cats because one of mine eats any plant in the house!
Leave it on the counter long enough and it will grow roots. Then you can plant it and get more mint.Cut off the bottom inch or so of stem, and put it in a glass of water, making sure leaves aren't under the water. Change out the water every day or so. You can keep it on the counter, or stick it in the fridge.
taxlady said:I wonder if you could do this with mint. I have a Portuguese friend who keeps basil in a bowl of water. She puts the leaves under the water. It works great for about a week. Most cats won't bother to fish a plant out of water, even if they nibble every other plant they can find. Guess how I know.
I don't know how much sunlight they need. Put it on a window sill and I think it will be okay.Wow. I didn't know you could plant it. How much sunlight does it need? I live in.a New York City apartment with poor light
Does that actually keep the mint from spreading? Mine has sent out a lateral shoot that is trying to climb over the edge of the pot.Cut off the bottom inch or so of stem, and put it in a glass of water, making sure leaves aren't under the water. Change out the water every day or so. You can keep it on the counter, or stick it in the fridge.
Some might root, and you can plant it! Mint is invasive, I grow mine in pots buried in the ground.
I know the leaves rot when they are partially submerged. This method actually works for basil. The leaves never rotted, but eventually turned yellow.I wouldn't have the leaves underwater, they rot.
taxlady said:Does that actually keep the mint from spreading? Mine has sent out a lateral shoot that is trying to climb over the edge of the pot.