Local mint seeds

Mint is the most common aromatic plant, a perennial herb characterized by its refreshing scent, and its cultivation is very easy with rapid growth. Scientific name: Mentha Other names: Mint Family: The plant belongs to the Lamiaceae family, which includes approximately 42 known species Type: Aromatic perennial Original habitat: Its native to Southeast Europe and Western Asia Germination: Yes Cuttings: Yes Preferred planting time: Spring Flowering time: Late summer Height: Up to 70 cm maximum Ideal soil for mint cultivation: This plant thrives in light and rich soil, and it can tolerate heavy soil as long as it is exposed to full sun or partial shade Harvesting and picking mint: You can pick mint leaves as needed, preferably in the morning before hot weather. To get two harvests, cut at the end of June and then start again in autumn Growing mint outdoors: It is planted in the ground early in April Growing mint indoors: This plant is perfectly suitable for indoor cultivation, on balconies or in pots, and can be grown at any time throughout the year including winter Most often cultivated from April to September and October outdoors or indoors Fertilization: Fertilize the soil to improve production Irrigation: Make sure to water regularly so the soil does not dry out Benefits and uses of mint: It is commonly used as an aromatic herb in Mediterranean and Asian cuisines Mint tea is widely used as a medicinal plant for its digestive, gas-relieving properties, and it is also considered a purifier and stimulant Mint is considered a mosquito-repellent plant Wrinkled leaves reduce insect bites It often also enters the manufacture of toothpaste, as it cleans the mouth and refreshes the breath Mint diseases and parasites: It can be affected by powdery mildew and rust