![]() Mint is a perennial and won’t die off quickly after flowering, as is the case with annual herbs. Once the mint plant bolts, the leaves will start losing their flavors and aromas. ![]() Bolting pulls the plant’s energy away from its viable parts (the leaves in the case of mint) and focuses it on flowering and reproduction. Bolting is the production of flowering stems in vegetable and herb plants to give seed and reproduce. When I first started growing mint I kept picking the leaves and it just kept growing and growing which was fine with me! Then one day I went out and notice flowers! Why is my mint plant flowering? When certain vegetable and herb plants flower it is a sign of bolting. What is bolting, what to do if your mint plant bolts and produces flowers, and how to maintain the herb’s potency? Read this article to learn how to continue harvesting those fresh mint leaves, complete with all their flavor and aroma. While it’s part of the natural plant cycle, gardeners try to avoid it or, more specifically, delay it. Don’t mistake it for a burst of foliage because it will soon grow a flowering head and produce seeds. Just when everything seems to be going perfectly, the plant shoots up a major stem, higher than the surrounding growth. ![]() Those who have had some prior experience with growing herbs will most probably have encountered bolting at some stage. However, what’s not so adorable is when you find them flowering! In fact, it’s the most annoying stage for gardeners. ![]() Mint is an aromatic, fast-growing herb that beautifully complements salads, vegetables, meat, soups, juices, and even ice cream! If you have your own little mint garden, you probably already love it for the endless supply of fresh, flavorful sprigs to the kitchen. ![]()
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