Borsmenta - Mentha spicata (Svájci menta) - aromás fajta (biokultúra)

Mentha spicata, commonly known as curly mint, spearmint or Swiss Mint, is one of the most used mint species in cooking and herbal medicine. It has green, elongated, slightly serrated leaves, with a fresh and sweetish scent, more delicate than that of peppermint. The plant is very vigorous and spreads quickly, making it ideal for growing both in the garden and in pots on balconies or terraces.

Mentha spicata, also called Spanish Mint, is the most valued and used variety of mint worldwide, due to its distinctive, strong aroma.

Mentha spicata is the variety most often used for dishes such as salads, desserts, lemonades, teas, ice creams, cocktails – as well as industrially in toothpastes, mouthwashes, chewing gum, aromatic oils, shampoos, and soaps, etc.

🌿 Botanical characteristics:

• Full name: Mentha spicata

• Common names: Curly mint, spearmint, Swiss Mint

• Family: Lamiaceae

• Growth type: Herbaceous perennial, aromatic plant

• Leaves: Green, elongated, serrated, with a fresh and sweetish aroma

• Flowers: Small, purple-lilac, appear in summer, attract bees and beneficial insects

🌞 Growing conditions:

• Light: Prefers full sun or bright partial shade

• Soil: Fertile, moist but well-drained

• Watering: Regular; likes slightly damp soil, especially in summer

• Hardiness: Very hardy plant, withstands down to –25°C

• Care: Grows quickly and can spread aggressively; growing in pots or delimiting space in the garden is recommended

✨ Why it is worth choosing:

• Aromatic and medicinal plant, easy to grow

• Fresh leaves used in teas, lemonades, cocktails, and desserts

• Digestive, refreshing, and tonic properties

• Honey plant, attracts bees and supports biodiversity

• Excellent cold resistance and vigorous growth

Height including pot: 20-30 cm

Note: Plant size varies depending on the season and horticultural work. In some seasons, plants are significantly shortened to encourage branching.