Mentha X piperita SWISS MINT (plant)

Swiss mint is a very hardy, highly resistant plant of the Lamiaceae family.
Its size at the end of summer is generally 60 cm in height. This species is probably the strongest in terms of its scent as well as its taste.
It has a slight hint of chocolate after the highly spicy flavor.

This very rare large-leaved variety generally exceeds 30 cm in height at the end of spring.
The fragrance of the foliage is mentholated and very powerful.

This variety with rather original foliage has very beautiful purple flowers at the end of the summer period.

Swiss mint seeds are small and round, becoming viable as soon as flowering ends.

Uses:

Swiss Mint Botany

A particularly vigorous variety of mint, Swiss mint is distinguished by an intense menthol fragrance and slightly spicy notes.
Its rapid growth and honey-producing nature make it a valuable ally for garden biodiversity, attracting butterflies and pollinators while remaining easy to cultivate in pots or open ground.

Aromatic Profile and Culinary Freshness

Renowned for its menthol intensity and slightly spicy notes, it surpasses ordinary varieties in the power of its fragrance.
Essential for preparing a characterful mint tea, refreshing drinks, or summer marinades, it brings a tonic, invigorating, and unique touch to all your culinary creations.

Planting and Culture:

• Replant the Swiss mint specimen in a 3-liter pot.
• Water it copiously upon planting.
• Place the culture in a semi-shaded spot or even in full sun.

At the end of the year, cut back the aerial part after harvesting its leaves.