Quality Grown Herb Plants for Culinary, Medicinal, and Fragrance use.
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latin name: mentha piperita 'grapefruit' zone: 4 type: perennial light: full sun or partial shade height: 18”? description: A more compact mint. Has a wonderful grapefruit overtone. Great mint to grow in pots because of its compact growth. harvest: Pick leaves before the plant flowers, or after it has been cut back and plant has started to regrow. Leaves can then be used fresh or dry and used later in hot or cold mint teas. Pinch back flower heads to promote more foliage. uses: Leaves – fresh or dried are used to make a delightful tea. Mint teas are very soothing and have medicinal value. Use also in fruit salads, or green salads. A good dessert mint. tip: Mints are notorious for spreading and becoming very invasive. To prevent that from happening – plant mint in a large black nursery pot. Cut out the bottom of the pot and bury the pot into the ground except for the top 1-2”. |
