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Mentha longifolia capensis

Mentha longifolia capensis

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Variety producing long, pointed and slender leaves, releasing a sweet fragrance. This herbaceous, hardy and perennial plant can be grown in the ground or in a pot. It will reach a height of 60 to 80 cm (24 to 32in). Its leaves will add flavor to your salads, grilled dishes, sauces, desserts or infusions. Plant in spring or autumn, harvest from March to October.
Ease of cultivation
Beginner
Height at maturity
60 cm
Spread at maturity
40 cm
Exposure
Partial shade
Soil moisture
Moist soil
Best planting time March to May
Recommended planting time March to May, September to October
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Flowering time August to September
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Description

African Mint (Mentha capensis) is a variety that produces long, pointed and slender leaves, releasing a sweet fragrance. This hardy, perennial herbaceous plant can be grown in the ground or in a pot. It will reach a height of 60 to 80 cm (24 to 32in). Its leaves can be used to flavor salads, grilled dishes, sauces, desserts or infusions. Plant in spring or autumn, harvest from March to October.

 

Mint is an aromatic bushy plant with highly fragrant foliage. It belongs to the Lamiaceae family, like lemon balm. Preferably, plant it in a semi-shaded area, although Mint can grow almost anywhere. It is a perennial plant that will be cultivated for two or three years, as after that it tends to become less productive. Choose carefully where you want to plant it: Mint spreads quickly thanks to its trailing roots. You can also grow it in a pot, which allows you to control its spread. It is ideal to plant in the vegetable garden as Mint is known to repel unwanted garden insects such as aphids, ants, and some rodents. As for leaf harvesting, it can be done throughout the year, mainly from March to October.

There are many varieties of Mint, the most well-known being spearmint, peppermint, pennyroyal, and lemon balm. Depending on the variety, the leaves will offer you a range of flavors. In the kitchen, use them from appetizers to desserts, to flavor salads and raw vegetables, summer grills, yogurt-based sauces, or fruits. The leaves are also delicious in infusions, in tea or hot chocolate.

Harvest: Harvest the leaves as you need them. Choose the largest leaves and cut the entire stem to encourage regrowth. Preferably harvest in the morning to fully enjoy the aromatic qualities of the mint. If you want to dry the leaves, pick the stems before flowering.

Storage: Ideally, consume the freshly cut leaves. If you don't use the fresh leaves, dry the stems and store the leaves in a tightly closed jar, away from light.


Gardener's Tip: If you want to plant mint in the vegetable garden while limiting its spread, plant it in a pot and bury the pot in the middle of your garden! Choose a large enough pot and regularly divide the clumps, in autumn or spring.

Harvest

Harvest time March to October
Type of vegetable Aromatic
Vegetable colour green
Size of vegetable Medium
Interest Flavour
Use Cooking

Plant habit

Height at maturity 60 cm
Spread at maturity 40 cm
Growth rate normal

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green
Aromatic? Fragrant foliage when creased
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Planting and care

Planting is done in spring (from March to May) or in autumn (September-October). Preferably choose a partially shaded location, even though Mint can thrive almost anywhere.

In the ground: Mint likes rich, fertile and moist soils. If your soil is poor, add well-rotted compost a few months before planting, by scratching it to a depth of 5 cm (2in), after loosening the soil. The plants will be spaced 40 cm (16in) apart in all directions. Soak the root ball in water for 1/2 hour before planting. Dig a hole (3 times the volume of the root ball), place the root ball and cover with fine soil. Firm and water to keep the soil moist. During cultivation, water moderately, especially in case of hot weather.

In a pot: Place a layer of gravel at the bottom of the pot to facilitate drainage. Fill it with potting soil, place the root ball and cover with soil. Firm and water to keep the soil moist. During cultivation, water regularly, about once a week (or more during dry periods). Repot annually.


At the end of autumn, cut the stems to 10 cm (4in) above the ground to promote new growth.

Mint can multiply by dividing clumps in spring or by propagation by cuttings.

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Cultivation

Best planting time March to May
Recommended planting time March to May, September to October

Care

Soil moisture Tolerant
Disease resistance Good

Intended location

Type of use Container, Vegetable garden, Greenhouse, Conservatory
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Soil light
Exposure Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light), 130
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