Mint
Mint is ideal for all those who like to cook, flavour, drink an infusion, tea... It embellishes dishes, fruit salads, sauces... This aromatic plant belongs to the Lamiaceae family. 25 species of mint exist. The most common is mentha spicata; sweet tooths appreciate the strawberry mint... Not very demanding, the mint is easy to grow, whether for an infusion or to flavor dishes.
One sows under shelter or in full ground in the garden. Mint can also be planted in pots or in the garden. The rhizomes are planted five centimeters deep and at least 30 centimeters apart. Since it is invasive, it is possible to provide anti-rhizome barriers or to plant in a basin. To plant in the vegetable garden, wait until the soil is sufficiently warmed and no longer in danger of freezing. Sowing under cover can begin in March; in the open ground, wait until April or May.
The mint likes the sun but without excess. It should be planted in a sheltered spot to avoid the midday sun. It likes cool, well-drained soil, if possible near water. Mint is satisfied with regular watering. To encourage the formation of new leaves, the ends of the stems are pinched off. The first harvests begin about five months after sowing and two months after planting in a bucket. The leaves are picked in the morning.
Mint
- Type : Aromatic plants
- Subtype : Leafy vegetables
- Botanical family : Lamiaceae (labiate)
Characteristics
- Exposure : Partial shade
- Hardiness : Frost resistant
- Very easy to grow, requires little maintenance (difficulty : 1/3)