Mentha (also known as mint, from Greek míntha,Linear B mi-ta) is a genus of plants in the family Lamiaceae (mint family). source
Mentha (also known as mint, from Greek míntha,Linear B mi-ta) is a genus of plants in the family Lamiaceae (mint family).
Mints are aromatic, almost exclusively perennial, rarely annual herbs. source
Mints are aromatic, almost exclusively perennial, rarely annual herbs.
All mints thrive near pools of water, lakes, rivers, and cool moist spots in partial shade. source
All mints thrive near pools of water, lakes, rivers, and cool moist spots in partial shade.
The mints tolerate a wide range of conditions, and can also be grown in full sun source
The mints tolerate a wide range of conditions, and can also be grown in full sun
Mint grows all year round. source
Mint grows all year round.
Some mint species are more invasive than others. source
Some mint species are more invasive than others.
Even with the less invasive mints, care should be taken when mixing any mint with any other plants, lest the mint take over. source
Even with the less invasive mints, care should be taken when mixing any mint with any other plants, lest the mint take over.
To control mints in an open environment, they should be planted in deep. source
To control mints in an open environment, they should be planted in deep.
Some mints can be propagated by seed, but growth from seed can be an unreliable method for raising mint for two reasons: source
Some mints can be propagated by seed, but growth from seed can be an unreliable method for raising mint for two reasons:
mint seeds are highly variable — one might not end up with what one supposed was planted — and some mint varieties are sterile. source
mint seeds are highly variable — one might not end up with what one supposed was planted — and some mint varieties are sterile.
The mint is more effective to take and plant cuttings from the runners of healthy mints. source
The mint is more effective to take and plant cuttings from the runners of healthy mints.
Mints are supposed to make good companion plants, repelling pesty insects and attracting beneficial ones. source
Mints are supposed to make good companion plants, repelling pesty insects and attracting beneficial ones.
Mints are susceptible to whitefly and aphids. source
Mints are susceptible to whitefly and aphids.
Harvesting of mint leaves can be done at any time. source
Harvesting of mint leaves can be done at any time.
Dried mint leaves should be stored in an airtight container placed in a cool, dark, dry area. source
Dried mint leaves should be stored in an airtight container placed in a cool, dark, dry area.
The mint genus has a large grouping of recognized hybrids. source
The mint genus has a large grouping of recognized hybrids.
