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Mint leaves - white spots, help!

 
lidia fitasova
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Hello! First time trying to grow mint and I started noticing the white spots on the leaves ( photos attached) . Can someone please tell me:
1. What are they and how do they come from?

2. Are the leaves edible ?

3. How do I treat my mint and is there a way to get rid of whatever is causing this?

4. Please suggest some products to purchase if I can spray something on it.

THANK YOUUUU
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Looks like spider mites or some similar little suckers.  You could try misting with soap water.

They are not dangerous to eat, just weaken the plant.

Weeds are just plants with enough surplus will to live to withstand normal levels of gardening!--Alexandra Petri

 
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Welcome, Lidia!

You can do a search in the “growies” forum for spider mites to learn more about them.

Welcome to Permies!

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This happened to my plants as well! They're just spider mites, no worries.
 
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