Korean Mint - Ferme de Sainte Marthe seeds

Korean mint, also known as Agastache rugosa, is a hardy, herbaceous perennial that grows to about 70 cm in height. It is grown for its attractive blooms and for its medium-sized, oval leaves that smell like liquorice mint. Delicious fresh, finely chopped on salads, as herbal tea or in fish sauce. Sow from February to April and harvest 3 months later.

Agastache rugosa is native to China and Korea. First introduced in Europe for its attractive, melliferous blooms, it quickly became used as a condiment thanks to its wonderful aniseed/liquorice mint flavour.

Korean mint benefits from a dose of well-rotted compost (2 kg/m²) in late autumn or early spring.

Harvesting: pick the leaves when required, between May and October.

Preservation: the leaves will keep for a few days in a glass of water in the refrigerator. They can also be dried and stored in a sealed jar. 

Good to know: Weed and hoe regularly. Pinch the flowering stems to encourage the development of new shoots.