Mentha rot. 'Pineapple Mint' - P11

Description
The Apple mint (Mentha x rotundifolia) is an herbaceous plant with a refreshing, minty flavour. Its medium green, matt leaves are egg-shaped and serrated. For optimum growth, Apple mint requires a sunny location and well-drained, nutrient-rich soil.

Bulletpoints
* refreshing, minty flavour * the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers

leaves
Suitable for consumption. The medium green, matt, serrated leaves are egg-shaped and have a refreshing, minty flavour.

Growth
Stoloniferous.

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

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Spring to summer.

Tasks
Harvest: June.

Care
- Too much fertiliser damages the herb flavour! In planters, herbs are well cared for 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. - This perennial should be cut back in autumn/late autumn, when the plant begins to shrivel up.

Use
Bee pasture, vegetable garden, indoor, dessert, tea, drinks