SEED TYPE: PINEAPPLE MINT
Mentha suaveolens, the apple mint, pineapple mint, woolly mint or round-leafed mint, is a member of the mint family Lamiaceae. It is native to southern and western Europe including the Mediterranean region. It is a herbaceous, upright perennial plant that is most commonly grown as a culinary herb or for ground cover.
Pineapple mint is edible, so can be used to flavor tea, jelly or fruit salads, or as a colorful garnish. The leaves are also added to light, fruity potpourri and is has been used for medicinal purposes. Although it can be used as a culinary herb, this variety is frequently grown just as an ornamental.
MEDICINAL USES: It is rich in essential oils with antiseptic and antioxidant properties thanks to components like eucalyptol, and it has a long history of medicinal use in treating inflammatory diseases like arthritis, relieving indigestion or nausea, aiding respiratory issues like asthma, and easing mental sluggishness or agitation.
PLANTING: Plant pineapple mint in containers surrounding your patio or on your deck. As with most mints, it is an aggressive grower and you will want to contain it by planting it in pots or boxes. Promote new bushy growth by snipping your pineapple mint plant regularly.
Sow seeds on top of the growing medium, gently pressing them into the soil mix. Do not cover, as the seeds require light to germinate. Keep moist and germinate at a temperature of 55-65°F. Transplant seedlings into individual containers when the first true leaves appear in full sun to partial shade.
ABOUT THESE SEEDS: ALL SEEDS FRESHLY HARVESTED FROM CURRENT OR PREVIOUS FALL SEASON!