Will mint (spearmint /peppermint) inhibit the growth of my eggplants? They are growing right next to eachother

The mint is HUGE , like 3ft tall and right next to my 1 ft japanese eggplant.....which is doing alright.....Just wondering if this might present a problem.

Will mint (spearmint /peppermint) inhibit the growth of my eggplants? They are growing right next to eachother
Your mint is going to keep spreading and will choke out most plants in its path-- best to move the eggplant right away.
Reply:Yes, it could be a very real problem. Mint is pratically a weed. It grows out of control and will take over everything. I've found it important to grow it in a seperate container so I'm not constantly battling it. If you want it in the ground, you can get a large container and bury it and plant the mint inside. Mint can choke out everything, the greedy thing. I would consider transplanting it or something if the eggplant and other veggies are important to you.





Transplanting or trying to get rid of mint can be difficult too as it will keep trying to crop up. So if you do try to move it, try to remove as many of the roots as possible from the ground and keep a close eye on the spot so you can keep pulling up the new shoots.
Reply:The mint family is a companion to the family that eggplant, tomatoes, and peppers are in, it's said to sweeten the fruit.





Mint is an aggressive plant and you will need to trim it back occationally to keep it from over shading or chokeing out your eggplant. (that's the olny inhibiting the mint might do)