Herbs
Mint
Mentha spicata
Known as common or garden mint, this perennial herb is easy to grow. A kitchen staple, the fresh leaves can be harvested from spring to early autumn. Mauve-purple flowers appear in the summer. Leaves can be frozen or dried for use through winter.
- Plant type
- Perennial
- Position
- Full Sun to Partial Sun
- Height
- 30cm
- Spread
- 1m
Growing calendar
Sowing & growing
Sow under cover Feb-July. Surface sow on moist seed compost. Cover seed with a sprinkling of soil, as light is required for germination. Propagate 18-20°C. Once large enough to handle, transplant seedlings to pots. Acclimatise and plant out once danger of frost has passed. Mint is an invasive plant, so its growth should be restricted by growing in a pot or container to limit spread.
Aftercare
Lift, divide and re-pot every 2 years. Cut back hard after flowering. Keep well-watered in dry weather
Gallery
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