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Common Mint

Herb

Mentha spp.

Overview
Use to flavor salad mix, main dishes, ice cream, and drinks. Variety not stated since mint does not grow true-to-type from seed. Edible Flowers: The flowers add a minty flavor to salads, soups, desserts, and drinks.
Planting
Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, or direct sow after last frost
Growing
Sun: shade. Water: moderate. Soil: Well-draining, moderately fertile soil; prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH. Space plants 12" apart. Germination: 7-14 days.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Spider mites, aphids, mint flea beetles. Common diseases: Powdery mildew, rust, leaf spot.