I recently bought some mint seeds online. I planted them in composted seed trays about a month ago with no sign of life!The package advises to sow in March but would this just be to avoid potential frosts? The variety I bought were 'Tagetus Minuta Muster John Henry Peruvian Black Mint' (a bit of a mouthful!). To me that sounds like that this variety grows only in hotter climates? I understand that they're fairly aggressive once they take off.I would greatly appreciate if you could advise if I'm using the correct variety for this part of the world. As a general question re mint,how do they fare in Winter times?
I am looking to plant some red currant bushes. 1) Will they successfully grow in this climate? (Best time to plant). 2) How do they fair in cooler weather (will they die off?). 3)When could one benefit the harvest? 4) Would they be (similar) to a rose bush & take over the garden? (Do they need to be controlled (incl underground)?