Menta - Mentha spicata (Swiss Mint) - varietate aromatica (cultura biologica)

Mentha spicata, popularly known as curly mint, spearmint or Swiss Mint, is one of the most used mint species in gastronomy 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 cultivation both in the garden and in pots on the balcony or terrace.

Mentha spicata, also called Spanish Mint, is the most appreciated and used mint variety in the world, due to its specific, highly intense aroma.

Mentha spicata is the variety most commonly used both 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 sweet 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, fresh, but well-drained

• Watering: Regular; prefers slightly moist soil, especially in summer

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

• Care: Grows quickly and can spread aggressively; it is recommended to grow in a pot or to delimit the space in the garden

✨ 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 pruned to encourage branching.