Scientific Name: Mentha longifolia
Order: Lamiales
Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Mentha
Plant Type: Herb
USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-8
Soil pH Level: 7.0 - 8.0
Soil Texture: Well-Drained & Loamy
Sun Exposure: Full
Appearance Description: Mint is a wandering plant that can grow up to 9-feet tall depending on the variety. Mint has bright green leaves with a pointed end and a prickly outer edge.
How to Plant:
1. Work the soil until it has a smooth and broken-up consistency.
2. Mix 1 part soil with 1 part compost and throw in some sand.
3. Space each plant 12-18 inches apart and sow 10-inches deep.
How to Maintain:
1. Water well until the plants become fully established.
2. When the plants are established, only water as the soil dries out.
3. Mulching is necessary for outdoor plants.
4. An occasional all-purpose fertilizer can be applied as needed.
How to Harvest:
1. Harvest before the plant begins flower.
2. To remove, cut the stems 1-inch from the ground.
3. Mint can be harvested up to 3 times during the growing season.
4. Pick leaves as needed.
Storage Tips:
Mint leaves can be dried if cut before flowering.
Top Varieties:
1. Spearmint
2. Peppermint
Fun Facts:
1. Mints were thought to be able to cure hiccups by the ancient Greeks.
2. Peppermint is the number on mint used for hard candies.
3. There are more than 30 different types of mints.
4. The United States produces 70% of the world's peppermint and spearmint
Related Soil:
Schultz Moisture Plus Potting Mix
Related Plant Food:
Schultz All Purpose Water Soluble
Schultz Flower & Vegetable Extended Feed
Schultz All Purpose Extended Feed
Schultz Granular Tomato & Vegetable Plant Food
Schultz Granular All Purpose Plant Food
