Mentha spicata crispa CURLY MINT (plant)

Crispy or curly mint is a very rare variety that features naturally crinkled leaves.
The crispy mint plant is a perennial, very hardy with rapid growth.
To be cultivated in a semi-shaded spot, moist soil with a good addition of potting soil.
A very original species with an excellent, rather sweet and unique taste.
It propagates very easily from cuttings in spring.

Its flowering is purple and takes place in summer.

Crispy mint seeds are tiny and generally remain within the flower inflorescence.

Uses:

Spearmint Botany

Recognizable by its unique crinkled foliage, spearmint is a hardy perennial that combines ornamental elegance with cultural vigor.
This honey-producing plant, ideal for beginner gardeners in pots or flower beds, promotes biodiversity while sustainably structuring your outdoor spaces and balconies.

Gastronomy and Aromatic Freshness

Prized for its mild menthol fragrance, it enhances infusions, lemonades, and fresh dishes thanks to its highly flavorful curly leaves.
Beyond its culinary use, it offers a unique and refreshing aromatic profile, bringing a natural and gourmet sensation of freshness to all your creations.

Culture and Planting:

• Plant the crispy mint in a 3-liter pot of potting soil or directly in the open ground in the garden.
• Water at the base of the plant during planting.
• Place it in a very sunny spot.

You can also plant it directly in the open ground in the garden in a sunny area.
The best planting period is early spring or mid-autumn.

• Rare, uncommon, and hardy perennial
• Low maintenance
• Original and atypical crinkled leaves
• Sweeter taste than other varieties.