Mint

Scientific Name: Mentha arvensis

Family Name: Lamiaceae

Herb Info: This plant is a perennial aromatic herb. It is propagated by seeds and stem cuttings. It can grow to about 50cm to 1m in height.

Full Sun: 6 hours of direct sunlight each day.

Partial Sun: 3 to 6 hours of direct sunlight each day.

Moderate watering: Water on average 2 times each week. Keep the soil moist.

Parts Used: Fresh leaves

Uses: The fragrant leaves can be used in cooking, salads and drinks such as tea. It is used in Nasi Briyani. Add mint to your lemon drink to quench your thirst on a hot day.

It typically tastes sweet leaving you with a cool aftertaste.

Mint grows better under semi-shade light conditions but if you grow them in full sun, be sure to water them regularly. Mint plants have root systems that spread very fast so the plant will definitely grow bushy. Trim the plant back to ensure that your mint plant does not take over the pot.