Apple Mint Herb Plant

Mint-Apple Herb is a perennial mint grown as a culinary herb and attractive ground cover. Fans will love its versatile sweet flavor as an addition to teas, mint jellies, couscous, fruit salads and mixed drinks. Apple Mint actually has a pronounced apple-spearmint fragrance. It produces round, wrinkled, furry leaves topped by feathery spikes of light lilac flower heads. It can be a somewhat invasive spreader if not controlled. Dried leaves retain their scent and are an excellent room freshener.

Planting Instructions:

• - Space plants 18-24 inches apart as mint spreads rapidly

Soil Preparation:

• - Ideal soil pH: 6.0-7.0, prefers rich, moist, well-drained soil
• - Amend soil with organic matter to improve fertility and moisture retention

Watering Specifics:

• - Water regularly to keep soil consistently moist
• - Mint thrives in slightly damp conditions but avoid waterlogging

Fertilizer Type:

• - Feed with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season

Pruning and Training:

• - Harvest mint leaves regularly to encourage bushy growth
• - Cut back mint in late fall to help control its spread

Additional Pest Management:

• - Monitor for common pests such as spider mites and aphids
• - Use organic pesticides or introduce beneficial insects as needed

Temperature Tolerance:

• - Mint is adaptable to a range of temperatures, but protect from extreme cold with mulch