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Mentha espagnole

Mentha espagnole

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Variety similar to Moroccan mint, with wide, light green leaves that give off a fresh scent. This hardy, perennial herbaceous plant can be grown in open ground or in a pot. It will reach a height of 40 to 60 cm (16 to 24in). Its leaves will flavor your raw vegetables, grilled dishes, sauces, desserts or infusions. The plug plants of this variety are produced using organic methods. They can be planted in spring (from April to June) or at the end of summer (August-September) for a harvest from March to October.
Ease of cultivation
Beginner
Height at maturity
50 cm
Spread at maturity
30 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Soil moisture
Moist soil
Best planting time March to June
Recommended planting time April to June, August to September
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Description

The Spanish Mint is a variety close to Moroccan mint, with wide, light green leaves that give off a fresh fragrance. This hardy, perennial herbaceous plant can be grown in the ground or in a pot. It will reach a height of 40 to 60 cm (16 to 24in). Its leaves will flavor your salads, grills, sauces, desserts, or infusions. The plug plants of this variety are produced organically. They are planted in spring (from April to June) for a 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 location, although Mint can thrive almost anywhere. It is a perennial plant that will be cultivated for two or three years because beyond that, it tends to become less productive. Carefully choose the location where you want to plant it: Mint spreads very fast thanks to its trailing roots. You can also grow it in a pot, which allows you to control its spread. It is ideal to install in the vegetable garden as Mint is reputed to repel unwanted garden insects such as aphids and ants, as well as 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 mint. Depending on the variety, the leaves will offer you a whole range of flavors. In cooking, 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 complete stem to promote regrowth. Preferably harvest in the morning to enjoy the mint's aromatic qualities to the fullest. 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 closed jar, tightly sealed and 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 divide the clumps regularly, in autumn or spring.

Harvest

Harvest time June 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 Semi-evergreen
Foliage colour medium green
Aromatic? Fragrant foliage when creased

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Planting and care

Planting is done in spring (from April to June) or at the end of summer (August to September). Choose a preferably partially shady location, although Mint can thrive almost anywhere.

To start with, let the plug plants grow by transplanting them into trays or 8 to 13 cm (3 to 5in) diameter buckets filled with compost. Place them in a warm and bright spot. Water regularly.

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

For planting in the ground, space the plants 40 cm (16in) apart in all directions. Soak the plug plant in water for a few moments before planting. Dig a hole, place the plug plant, and cover with fine soil. Firm and water to keep the soil moist. During cultivation, water moderately, mainly during hot weather.

In a pot: Place a layer of gravel at the bottom of the pot to facilitate drainage. Fill it with compost, gently place the plug plant, and cover with soil. Firm and water to keep the soil moist. During cultivation, water regularly, approximately 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 encourage new growth.

Cultivation

Best planting time March to June
Recommended planting time April to June, August to September

Care

Soil moisture Tolerant
Disease resistance Good

Intended location

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