Wild mint seeds - Cat mint

Common name: Wild Mint Scientific name: Nepeta Cataria Other names: Cat Mint - Catnip Fragrant perennial plant belonging to the Lamiaceae family of the Lamiales order, with branched, upright stems that are light green in color and reach about one meter in height. Its leaves are heart-shaped, serrated at the edges, exceeding 10 cm in length, and characterized by their strong, distinctive smell that resembles mint. Cats are known to love this plant, eating and rubbing against it, which is why it is called Cat Mint. Wild Mint flowers: Its flowers are white with purple spots, forming spike-like clusters at the top of the plant. It blooms in autumn and spring. Wild Mint seeds: Its seeds are small, oval, and dark brown in color. Season for germinating wild mint: Seeds are planted from January to April, and it is also cultivated from April to June in temperate regions, agricultural reserves, and enclosed or plastic-covered areas where temperature can be controlled and sunlight reaches, or where adequate lighting for the plant is available. Suitable climate and soil for cultivating wild mint: The planting site must have good sunlight, especially in the morning hours. It should be planted in fertile soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0. A little fertilizer can be added every few weeks. The soil must be moist and watered regularly. Method of cultivating wild mint: It propagates through division and also by seeds, which are sown in the soil at a depth not exceeding 1 cm. Regular watering is needed until the plant sprouts. Its benefits and uses: Wild mint is used as a seasoning in soups, salads, and some Western dishes. It is also cultivated for decoration and has multiple medicinal uses. Native homeland of wild mint: Europe.