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Mentha spicata Wintergreen - Mint

Mentha spicata Wintergreen
Spearmint

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Throughout my various orders, moderate satisfaction, references available online but out of stock, orders for young plants but out of stock to receive seeds, 2018 not satisfied compared to 2017.

René C., 15/08/2018

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Variety with leaves that release a pronounced fragrance. This hardy herbaceous perennial plant can be grown in open ground or in a pot. It will reach a height of 40 to 60cm (16 to 24in). Its leaves can be used to flavour salads, grilled dishes, sauces, desserts, or infusions. Plant in spring or autumn, harvest from March to October.
Ease of cultivation
Beginner
Height at maturity
50 cm
Spread at maturity
30 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 June to August
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Harvest time March to October
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Description

Mentha spicata 'Wintergreen' is a variety with leaves that give off a pronounced fragrance. This hardy herbaceous perennial plant can be grown in the ground or in a pot. It will reach a height of 40 to 60cm (16 to 24in). Its leaves can be used to flavour 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. Plant it in a semi-shaded location, although it can be planted almost anywhere. It is a perennial plant that should be cultivated for two or three years because beyond that, it tends to exhaust itself and become less productive. Choose carefully where you want to plant it. Mint spreads very quickly thanks to its trailing roots. You can also grow it in a pot, which allows you to control its spread. Plant it in a vegetable garden where its aroma will repel unwanted insects, such as aphids and ants, as well as certain 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 varieties, the leaves will provide a whole range of aromas. In cooking, use them from starter to dessert, to flavour 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 needed. Choose the largest leaves and cut the complete stem to encourage regrowth. Preferably harvest in the morning to fully enjoy the aromatic qualities of mint. If you want to dry the leaves, pick the stems before flowering.

Storage: Ideally, consume the freshly cut leaves. If you do not use the fresh leaves, dry the stems and then store the leaves in a tightly closed jar, protected 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.

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Mentha spicata Wintergreen - Mint (Foliage) Foliage

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 50 cm
Spread at maturity 30 cm
Growth rate normal

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green
Aromatic? Fragrant foliage when creased
Product reference35771

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Planting and care

Plant in spring (from March to May) or in autumn (September-October). Preferably choose a semi-shaded location, although mint can thrive almost anywhere.

In open ground: Mint likes rich, fertile and moist soils. If your soil is poor, add well-rotted compost a few months before planting, by scratching to a depth of 5cm (2in), after loosening the soil well. Space the plants 40cm (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 high temperatures.

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 every year.

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

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

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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 Neutral
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Silty-loamy (rich and light), 130
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