![]() ![]() Soil: Mint is actually a robust plant when it comes to soil and will adapt to many types – as long as it is rich and fertile. Mint also sun-sensitive, so avoid placing it in a spot where it’ll receive direct sunlight all day. No matter the variety, Mint has a cheeky disposition and likes to invade the space of your other plants. Just like the seedlings, plant outside between October and November in temperate regions, and between May and July in tropical regions. Over the next week you’ll notice roots emerging at the bottom of the twigs and they’ll be ready to transplant after around 2 weeks. Place the twigs in a glass of water and keep it in a warm but shaded area. Cut a few twigs (15 cm in length) of mint from pre-existing plants and remove the lower leaves, keeping the fresh leaves on the tip. In tropical regions of Australia, it’s best to sow the seeds in April and transplant outside between May and July.Īnother simple yet satisfying option for growing mint is from cuttings. If you’re based in a temperate climate of Australia you’ll want to sow the seeds indoors between August and September and transplant outside in October or November. You can easily buy mint seedlings which will grow happily as a small house plant but you’ll also find grown mint plants in many markets and garden shops. Grapefruit mint: With a more citrus-like fragrance, grapefruit mint bring an element of tanginess to the table. It’s actually named it’s fresh apple-like aroma, making it perfect for infusing in water or adding to drinks. Spearmint: Another common mint that’s often used in chewing gum, spearmint is more mellow in flavour than peppermint, making it more suitable for adding to food and drinks.Ĭhocolate mint: A mint that tastes like chocolate? You guessed it! This variety has a subtley sweet chocolate taste and it’s ideal for adding to drinks or as a garnish for certain dishes and desserts.Īpple mint: Apple mint looks slightly different to its cousins with soft, woolly leaves. It’s ideal for making tea because of it’s intense flavour - awakening and refreshing. Peppermint: Peppermint is perhaps the most common form of mint, it’s a versatile variety that’s used in everything from tea to toothpaste. ![]() From the classic peppermint to chocolate mint, here are a few of our favourites: Not all mint is the same and there are many different varieties to choose from. It’s low maintenance, grows quickly and is multi-purpose thanks to its fragrant and medicinal properties… and all-rounder in the interest of growing local! Before you go wild though, it’s important to note that if left to its own devices, Mint can and will take over your garden! Our suggestion? Follow this simple guide to growing mint and you’ll be happily sipping away on a garden-fresh mint mojito in no time. Mint is perhaps the easiest and most useful herb to include in your garden. If there’s one herb you can always rely on, it’s mint.
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