Menta

Menta fresca, profumata e vigorosa (Mentha spicata) per tisane, bevande e salse — menta verde, menta piperita e varietà aromatiche. Meglio coltivarla in vaso per tenerla sotto controllo.

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Mint seeds — fresh, fragrant and vigorous

Mint is one of the most useful and aromatic herbs in the kitchen — cool, fresh leaves for teas, drinks, salads and sauces, on a famously vigorous plant. Spearmint is gathered under Mentha spicata within our culinary herb range. New to herbs? Our herb growing guide covers the basics.

Mint is easy from a spring sowing — the herb calendar shows when.

Spearmint, peppermint and more

Common spearmint is the all-rounder for cooking; peppermint is stronger and minty-cool for teas, with lemon, chocolate and other scented mints to explore. A perennial, mint sits among our perennial herbs and aromatic herbs.

Growing mint from seed

Sow in spring in warmth and grow on in moist, rich soil in sun or part shade. Mint spreads fast by runners, so it's best kept in a pot to stop it taking over — ideal for our container herbs. Pick often to keep fresh growth coming.

Building a herb garden? Here's where to look next.

Popular herb categories: Mentha spicata · Culinary Herbs · Aromatic Herbs · Container Herbs · All Herb Seeds

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Domande frequenti

Quali tipi di menta esistono?
La menta verde per cucinare, la più intensa menta piperita per le tisane, oltre a menta limone, menta cioccolato e altri tipi profumati.

La menta è invasiva?
Sì — si diffonde rapidamente tramite stoloni, quindi è meglio coltivarla in vaso.

Sole o ombra?
Entrambi — la menta cresce bene al sole o a mezza ombra, purché il terreno resti umido.

Quando si semina la menta?
In primavera, al caldo.

La menta è perenne?
Sì — torna anno dopo anno.