Garden Mint Mentha spicata

Garden Mint (Mentha spicata) is a culinary herb grown for peas, yoghurt, salads, sauces, drinks and desserts. It prefers full sun and free-draining, moderately fertile loam, reaching about 40–70 cm. Harvest in april–october for the best flavour and aroma.

  • Sun: Full sun
  • Soil: Free-draining, moderately fertile loam
  • Watering: Moderate; allow the surface to dry between waterings
  • Harvest: April–October
  • Difficulty: Easy

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