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Mint care requirements
water
Regularly; keep soil consistently moist.
soil
Rich, moist soil. Tolerates most soil types.
light
Full sun to partial shade.
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Mint
Wilting and yellowing starting on one section of the patch, with stunted growth and possible brown streaking inside stems when cut.
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Common causes in Mint
Caused by the soil-borne fungus Verticillium, which enters through roots and blocks water transport, often persisting in soil for years once established in a mint patch.
healing
How to treat verticillium wilt in Mint
There is no cure once established — remove and destroy affected plants, and avoid replanting mint in the same soil for several years.
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Preventing verticillium wilt in Mint
Rotate where mint is grown if possible, and avoid introducing divisions from patches with a history of wilt.