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.
Controlling Spreading. Many gardeners routinely trim or cut the runners from their mint plants to keep them from spreading in the garden. This can be accomplished by cutting around the base of the plant with a shovel and pulling the runners free of the soil. Be careful of how you dispose of the runners.