Mentha pulegium seeds

Pennyroyal mint is a bushy variety with evergreen foliage. Highly aromatic, its scent is similar to that of green mint, but more pronounced, with a lingering lemony touch that persists well when dried. It is consumed in small quantities when dried. It can be toxic in excessive doses. Sowing is done from March to June, for regular harvesting from May to November.

Fresh mint leaves are used in cooking: sauces, teas, infusions, desserts... Try it in hot chocolate, it's delicious.

Harvest: Harvest as needed. Choose the largest leaves and cut the entire stem to encourage regrowth. Preferably harvest in the morning to preserve the mint's aromatic qualities.

Storage: If you're not using the fresh leaves, you can dry them in airtight containers, away from light.

Gardener's tip: Mint can quickly become invasive! If you want it in your garden, plant it in a buried pot. It doesn't like being near chamomile. Mint repels black aphids, ants, mosquitoes, fleas, and some rodents, including mice.