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Mentha piperita Réglisse

Mentha piperita Réglisse
Peppermint

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Plant a bit small, but well rooted.

Sylvie, 08/05/2021

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Variety of peppermint with dark-coloured leaves that release a fragrance with notes of licorice. This herbaceous, hardy, perennial plant can be grown in the ground or in a pot. It will reach a height of 40 to 60 cm (16 to 24in). Its leaves add flavour to desserts. They are also delicious when infused in tea or hot chocolate. Plant in spring or autumn, harvest from March to October.
Ease of cultivation
Beginner
Height at maturity
50 cm
Spread at maturity
30 cm
Exposure
Partial shade
Soil moisture
Moist soil
Best planting time March to May
Recommended planting time March to May, September to October
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Flowering time August to September
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Description

The Liquorice Mint is a variety of peppermint whose dark-coloured leaves emit a fragrance with notes of liquorice. This hardy, perennial herbaceous plant can be grown in the ground or in a pot. It will reach a height of 40 to 60 cm (16 to 24in). Its leaves can be used to flavour desserts and are also delicious in infusions, teas, or hot chocolate. Plant in spring or autumn, harvest from March to October.

Mint is an aromatic bushy plant with highly fragrant foliage. It belongs to the Lamiaceae family, like lemon balm. It is best to plant it in a semi-shaded location, although Mint can grow almost anywhere. It is a perennial plant that will be cultivated for two or three years as it tends to exhaust itself and become less productive afterwards. Choose the planting location carefully: Mint spreads rapidly thanks to its trailing roots. You can also grow it in a pot, which allows you to control its spread. It is ideal to plant in the vegetable garden as Mint is known to repel unwanted insects from the garden, such as aphids and ants, as well as certain rodents. As for leaf harvesting, it can be done throughout the year, mainly from March to October.

There are many varieties of mint, the most well-known being spearmint, peppermint, pennyroyal, and lemon mint. Depending on the variety, the leaves will offer you a whole range of fragrances. In cooking, use them from appetisers to desserts, to flavour salads and raw vegetables, summer grills, yogurt-based sauces, or fruits. The leaves are also delicious in infusions, teas, or hot chocolate.

Harvest: Harvest the leaves as needed. Choose the largest leaves and cut the entire stem to encourage regrowth. Preferably harvest in the morning to enjoy the mint's aromatic qualities to the fullest. If you want to dry the leaves, pick the stems before flowering.

Storage: It is best to consume freshly cut leaves. If you are not using fresh leaves, dry the stems and store the leaves in a tightly closed jar, away from light.

Handy gardening tip: If you want to plant mint in the vegetable garden while limiting its spread, plant it in a pot and bury the pot in the middle of your garden! Choose a large enough pot and divide the clumps regularly, in autumn or spring.

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Mentha piperita Réglisse (Foliage) Foliage

Harvest

Harvest time March to October
Type of vegetable Aromatic
Vegetable colour green
Size of vegetable Medium
Interest Flavour
Use Cooking

Plant habit

Height at maturity 50 cm
Spread at maturity 30 cm
Growth rate normal

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green
Aromatic? Fragrant foliage when creased
Product reference35651

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Planting and care

Planting is done in spring (from March to May) or in autumn (September-October). Preferably choose a partially shaded location, although Mint can thrive almost anywhere.

In the ground: Mint prefers rich, fertile, and moist soil. If your soil is poor, add well-rotted compost a few months before planting, by loosening the soil to a depth of 5 cm (2in). The plants will be spaced 40 cm (16in) apart in all directions. Soak the root ball in water for 30 minutes before planting. Dig a hole (3 times the volume of the root ball), place the root ball in the hole, and cover with fine soil. Firmly press down and water to keep the soil moist. During cultivation, water moderately, especially during hot weather.

In a pot: Place a layer of gravel at the bottom of the pot to facilitate drainage. Fill it with potting soil, place the root ball, and cover with soil. Firmly press down and water to keep the soil moist. During cultivation, water regularly, approximately once a week (or more during dry periods). Repot every year.

At the end of autumn, cut the stems 10 cm (4in) from the ground to promote new growth.

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Cultivation

Best planting time March to May
Recommended planting time March to May, September to October

Care

Soil moisture Tolerant
Disease resistance Good

Intended location

Type of use Container, Vegetable garden, Greenhouse, Conservatory
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Soil Light
Exposure Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light), 130
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