Mentha requienii - P9

Description
The Corsican Mint (Mentha requienii) is a herb plant with a refreshing flavour. For optimum growth, Corsican Mint requires a sunny location and well-drained, nutrient-rich soil.

Bulletpoints
* refreshing flavour * Suitable for growing in pots

Growth
Creeping, carpet-like.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Spring to summer.

Care
Too much fertiliser harms the herb flavour! Herbs are well cared for in planters if they are given herb fertiliser once in spring. When planted out in the garden, a dose of compost at the start of the season is sufficient.

Fruit
The fruits have a refreshing flavour.

Use
Tub, consumption, ground cover