Moroccan Mint Seeds Packet

Moroccan Mint Seeds Packet Vilmorin (Reference: 5878142) - Discover authentic Moroccan mint, the essential traditional variety for making the famous mint tea. This perennial herb, selected by Vilmorin for its exceptional quality, guarantees leaves with an intensely sweet and authentic fragrance. Renowned for its unique flavour, it is a must for your herb garden.

Benefits and use cases

Moroccan mint is perfect for lovers of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cooking. It is the main ingredient of traditional mint tea, a refreshing drink enjoyed in every season. Its leaves also flavour many culinary preparations: tabbouleh, salads, sauces, desserts, cocktails and infusions.

This variety suits beginner gardeners as well as experts thanks to its hardiness and ease of cultivation. Catering professionals appreciate it for its consistent aroma and its productivity. In ecological gardening, it plays the role of a beneficial companion plant, particularly next to cabbages, whose growth it improves while repelling certain pests such as the cabbage white butterfly.

Technical features and innovation

This Moroccan mint develops distinctive green leaves, slightly crinkled and of a clear green. Its particular texture concentrates the essential oils responsible for its very special fragrance. The plant reaches a height of 30 to 60 cm depending on growing conditions, with a natural spread thanks to its runners.

A hardy perennial, it withstands winter temperatures down to -15°C in open ground. Its vigorous growth lets it quickly form a dense aromatic carpet. The Vilmorin variety is selected for its high menthol content and its balanced aroma, neither too aggressive nor too mild. It adapts to various soil types, though it prefers cool, well-drained ground.

Planting and maintenance

Sow Moroccan mint from April to June, in pots under cover or directly in open ground after the last frosts. Prepare a light, humus-rich and well-drained substrate. Cover the seeds with a thin layer of soil (2-3 mm) and keep the moisture constant until emergence, which takes 10 to 15 days at 18-20°C.

Transplant the seedlings when they reach 8-10 cm, keeping a spacing of 30 cm between each plant. Choose a partly shaded to sunny spot, sheltered from strong winds. Water regularly without waterlogging, as mint likes cool soil. Trim regularly to encourage branching and prevent bolting. In autumn, cut the stems back to 5 cm from the ground to prepare the spring regrowth.

Tips and expert advice

To get the most from your crop, plant the Moroccan mint near your cabbages: this beneficial pairing improves the flavour of the cabbages while naturally keeping cabbage white butterflies away. It also goes very well with other herbs such as parsley, chives or basil in a dedicated bed.

Harvesting tip: pick the leaves preferably in the morning once the dew has gone, when the concentration of essential oils is highest. For mint tea, use the tender young shoots, which give the best aroma. Keep the fresh leaves in the fridge in a damp cloth, or dry them for long-term storage.

Professional advice: limit its spread by installing an underground barrier (plastic edging buried to 20 cm) or grow it in a container to control its propagation. Combine this variety with our organic vegetable-garden fertilisers and our watering accessories for optimal growing.

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