What kind of mint should i grow

It has more medicinal uses, which makes it a perfect addition to a medicinal garden. Corsican mint is native to Corsica. It has trails of round, aromatic leaves with small, fragrant flowers. Like most mints, it is low-growing and invasive. Corsican mint helps to enhance the flavor of the vegetable crops growing around it and used in teas and salads. Also known as the orange and bergamot mint, it has citrus-flavored perfumed leaves that are elliptical in shape on beautiful burgundy stems. Orange mint is famous for its aromatic attributes and used as an ingredient in the preparation of Jellies, salads, and Sauces.

Its essential oil is used by the perfume industry. This compact mint variety is suitable for growing indoors in hanging basket and pots. It has a fruity fragrance that is a mix of strawberry and mint. Chop it to add in salads and desserts or make an iced tea. What sets this mint apart from the rest is its intoxicating grapefruit-like fragrance. The fruit-flavored deep green leaves of grapefruit mint go well with fruit desserts.

You can also add it to seafood and lamb salad for citrusy zest. This American variety of wild mint is edible and can be eaten either fresh or cooked into dishes that add a beautiful aroma and pleasant taste. You can also enjoy the mint leaves in the form of herbal teas and other cold beverages.

It smells like spearmint with a hint of fruity ginger-like fragrance, therefore the name. Also, goes by the common name Cuban mint Yerba Buena , compared to other varieties, it has a warm and mild flavor. The well-loved and known Mojito cocktail has this mint as its main ingredient! This is most widely used to season fish, meats, and other culinary uses besides the popular teas and beverages. This mint variety native to most of Canada and the United States is one of the most sought-after ones in the North American gardens.

It goes well with jellies, teas, candies and has also been used to cure hiccups and toothaches. If you do not prefer the taste of mojito, this is the mint variety you need to grow.

Margarita has a scent of lime that adds up as the perfect garnish to a margarita drink. This variety of mint is another delicious hybrid that is a combination of the watermint or Mentha aquatica, spearmint or Mentha spicata, and corn mint or Mentha arvensis.

The taste is very similar to the spearmint and could be used in cocktails, garnish in lemonade or other cool beverages, refreshing teas, candies, and ice creams. Lemon balm is a perennial herb from the mint family.

People use it for making refreshing, lemony drinks because of its citrus-like scent, which is somewhat like lemongrass but with a hint of mint.

It is also used for treating mental disorders and medicinal purposes. This variety of mint has a very powerful fragrance that is similar to Pennyroyal and tastes somewhat like a cross between marjoram and spearmint. Calamint is not only used for cooking meat dishes and beverages but also is a host of several medicinal benefits.

Lavender mint is a versatile variety to grow because it has medicinal properties as well as culinary purposes. Do you love grapefruit? Grapefruit mint has a scent that is similar to grapefruit with mint mixed into it. The green leaves are fruity flavored and mix well with fruit-based desserts and recipes. Grapefruit mint also goes well with seafood and lamb. This type of mint is an upright herb that reaches up to two feet tall with lavender flowers in the early fall.

It needs to be planted in a spot that receives four to five hours of sunlight. Grapefruit mint thrives in hardiness zones six through Grapefruit mint produces a lot of leaves, and they can be stored and dried for months. This herb is delicious when added to fruit salads, chicken dishes, fish dishes, and anything with citrus flavors. This type of mint reaches up to four feet tall, bearing flower spikes with pale pink or lilac-colored flowers. Horsemint is often called silver mint and used for more medicinal purposes than culinary.

It makes a great addition to any medicinal garden. Horsemint has a delicate lemony flavor that is great for savory dishes, as well as hot and cold teas. The lemon taste pairs well with chicken and fish. Some chefs use it to flavor lemon desserts or to create lemon-mint glazes.

Native to Corsica, this mint variety is a low-growing, creeping type of mint, considered the smallest member of the entire family. Corsican mint has bright green leaves that are small and oval-shaped. When crushed, the leaves emit a strong scent. Corsican mint is a popular bedding or border plant because you can step on it without killing the plant.

It produces tiny mauve flowers that attract pollinators. Consider planting Corsican mint near broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower because it repels many of the common pests that bother these plants. Corsican mint is best known as a flavoring for creme de menthe. Calamint has large leaves with deep veins, fuzzy leaves, and thick stalks.

It reaches up to two feet tall with light pink flowers throughout the late summer. Calamint is considered a medicinal herb used for treating contusions and bruises because of its high menthol content. It has culinary purposes, typically used as a seasoning for meat. Some replace basil or thyme with calamint. Catmint is an ornamental herb that gardeners plant in their vegetable gardens to repel pests. It also acts as an edging plant along borders because it has grey-green leaves and blue-lavender flowers.

Since it repels pests, using it as an edging plant in your vegetable garden makes sense. Like catnip, catmint is beloved by felines; it contains a compound that gives cats a euphoric feeling.

Humans enjoy using catmint; you can use every part of the plant, dried or fresh. Leaves can be added to sauces and soups. Make an herbal tea to calm your nerves, relieve congestion, and reduce coughing. Here is one of the tallest varieties minting, growing up to four feet tall in proper conditions.

Gardeners in USDA zones five to 11 can enjoy this herb variety. As you might guess by the name, the leaves have a slightly sweet flavor that tastes a bit like actual licorice. The most common way to use licorice mint is to make ice cream; it pairs well with fresh fruit. It also works when cooked with lean meats, such as chicken. Basil is a hybrid type of mint that gardeners find is easy to grow and cultivate.

As you might have guessed, basil mint has narrow leaves that produce a basil and mint aroma. Basil mint is best used fresh, but it can be dried and stored. Expect the fragrance to last around six months. Most use basil mint in pestos or fruit salads, and it also makes a fantastic herbal tea. Known as Vietnamese mint, ginger mint is popular in Vietnamese cooking, often put in beef and chicken dishes.

Ginger mint smells similar to spearmint with a slight ginger-like subtle sent. You can use ginger mint in more than dinner dishes.

As you might guess from its name, water mint is known for growing in waterways and near rivers. The foliage is oval and toothed with a strong aroma. Water mint is a gorgeous addition to any garden. The thick green leaves spread out over the water near streams or ponds, producing masses of purple and blue flowers that pollinators love.

Growing watermint requires space because it expands vigorously through runners. Since it thrives growing in moist areas, make sure the plant has the humidity and moisture needed for growth. Consider growing in pots to limit its spread. It works to fight off bacteria if you crush fresh leaves and apply them to wounds. A watermint balm relieves sore muscles, or dried leaves can be added to potpourri for aromatherapy.

Are you looking for a unique type of mint with a history behind it? Some historians argue that this is the actual mint used in the Bible. Used as a culinary herb, Egyptian mint has a scent similar to apple mint and a flavor similar yet milder than peppermint and spearmint.

This plant has a strong, upright stem and fuzzy leaves. While Egyptian mint is considered a wild variety, here are some tips for cultivating it in your garden.

Corn mint grows between six and 18 inches tall with a square stem and small bunches of flowers every few inches. Chewing the fresh leaves clears up congestion and soothe coughs. Herbal teas made from the fresh leaves work as well.

Who knew there were this many types of mint plants? Try adding a few of these mint varieties to your herb garden. Jekka's tips. Popular herbs. By use. By lifecycle. Annuals Biennials Evergreens Perennials.

Log in. Which mint is the best mint? The four main groups of mint are: Mentha spicata: Spearmint is the quintessential mint and can be found growing around the world. How do you grow mint? Jekka's top 10 mints Spearmint Mentha spicata is the best garden mint, especially with peas.

Apple Mint Mentha suaveolens for mint jelly. Eau de Cologne Mentha x piperita f. Swiss Mint Mentha x piperata f. Upright Pennyroyal Mentha pulegium 'Upright' repels flies and ants. Black Mitcham Peppermint Mentha x piperita 'Black Mitcham' as a digestive tea or steeped in very hot water so the steam can be used as an inhalant to clear sinuses.

Chocolate Peppermint Mentha x piperita f. Moroccan Mint Mentha spicata var. Basil Mint Mentha x piperita f. Mint jelly recipe For the adventurous cook we have a recipe for Jekka's " After Eight" macaroons using our Mint Fiesta herbal infusion. Makes approx. Pour into a jelly bag and leave to drain overnight. Next day, measure the juice and add g of sugar for every ml of liquid.

Pour the juices and sugar into a heavy pan, bring back to the boil and boil steadily until setting point is reached, about minutes.

Setting point is when the liquid has reached Deg C, or when you put some of the jam on a chilled saucer and it wrinkles slightly when you draw your finger across it. Skim off the surface scum, stir in the lemon juice and the chopped mint leaves.