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.
There are many types of mint available and it is widely grown. The leaves and stems are harvested for numerous culinary and medicinal uses. Mint can be used fresh or dried. In the garden, mint spreads rapidly in shade to part sun in average garden soil.