It is based on the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W). The use of CPI-W conflicts with this purpose, because the elderly consume substantially more health care goods and services than younger people.
4-6 months. Tips. 1  To store fresh mint: (1) Trim the ends and place in a glass containing about one inch of water; (2) Cover with a loose-fitting plastic bag and refrigerate; (3) Replace water when it gets cloudy.
The most common types of mint that are grown for culinary and medicinal purposes are spearmint, peppermint, chocolate mint, pineapple mint, apple mint, orange mint and Swiss mint. However, there are hundreds of varieties. Mint types cross-pollinate and can make new varieties when grown close together, so there are many types that are undocumented.