Quality Grown Herb Plants for Culinary, Medicinal, and Fragrance use.
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a.k.a Garden mint, menthol mint, Kentucky colonel, Sage of Bethlehem latin name: mentha. spicata zone: 4 type: perennial light: full sun to partial shade height: 18” description: This true variety of spearmint is not grown from seed. The leaves are short-stalked, lance-shaped, wrinkled, and bright green, with finely serrate edges. 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. Cut back vigorously if it starts to flower to promote new growth. culinary notes: Spearmint is edible and medicinal. A strong flavour they are used in salads or added to cooked foods. A medicinal herb tea is made from the fresh or dried leaves and has a very pleasant and refreshing taste, leaving the mouth and digestive system feeling clean. Also great for mint jelly, an old favorite. 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”. |
