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How to Grow Mint | Planting, Care & Uses of Mint (Beginner Friendly Guide)

Mint: How to Grow, Care & Use This Fast-Growing, Fragrant Herb 🌿🍃 Mint (Mentha species) is one of the easiest and most versatile herbs to grow. Known for its aromatic leaves and refreshing flavour, mint is perfect for teas, culinary dishes, desserts, and even homemade skincare. It’s hardy, spreads quickly, and thrives in both garden beds and containers. In this video, learn how to grow mint at home, choose the best mint varieties, manage its growth, and harvest it for year-round use. 🌱 Plant Profile: Botanical name: Mentha spp. Family: Lamiaceae (mint family) Growth habit: Fast-spreading perennial herb Height: 30–60 cm Flowers: Small lilac, pink, or white flowers in summer Hardiness: Frost hardy in many varieties; tolerates cold winters 🌿 Popular Mint Varieties: Spearmint – Classic flavor for cooking and drinks Peppermint – Strong, refreshing flavor for teas and desserts Chocolate Mint – Subtle cocoa aroma Apple Mint – Sweet, fruity flavor Curly Mint (Mentha spicata var. crispa) – Decorative, ruffled leaves ☀️ Sun & Growing Conditions: Sunlight: Partial to full sun (3–6+ hours/day) Soil: Moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter pH: Slightly acidic to neutral (6.0–7.0) Watering: Keep soil consistently moist Spacing: Plant 30–45 cm apart; consider container growing to control spread 🌼 Companion Planting for Mint ✅ Good Companions: Cabbage, Broccoli, Kale – Deters pests like cabbage moths Tomatoes – Repels aphids and whiteflies Carrots – Can improve growth and repel carrot fly 🚫 Avoid Planting With: Basil & Parsley – May compete for nutrients Other plants sensitive to aggressive spread – Mint can overtake small gardens 🍴 How to Use Mint in the Kitchen: Fresh leaves for teas, mojitos, and lemonade Garnish for desserts, salads, and roasted vegetables Infuse oils, vinegars, or homemade syrups Freeze or dry for long-term storage ✨ Unusual Fact: Mint is one of the fastest-spreading herbs—it can take over a garden bed if not contained. Traditionally, mint was used in ancient Egypt for embalming and in Greek mythology for hospitality rituals! Mint is a hardy, fast-growing, and aromatic herb that adds flavor, fragrance, and beauty to any garden or container. 👍 Like, 💬 comment, and 🔔 subscribe for more herb-growing guides, culinary tips, and organic gardening inspiration! A Warwickshire Bear and their Yorkshire Garden. Bear's Yorkshire Garden, Northern England | USDA Zone 9a / RHS H4 | Annuals, perennials, shrubs, vegetables, fruit trees, greenhouse, pond | Seasonal garden tours, ideas & inspiration. Follow the activities of the garden throughout the year on On YouTube;    / @bearandthegarden   On Instagram;   / bearandthegarden   On Facebook;   / bearandthegarden   On Threads; https://www.threads.net/@bearandthega... On Bluesky; https://bsky.app/profile/bearandthega... Website; https://www.bearandthegarden.com/ Filmed and produced by the @bearandthegarden team ©️ 2025 Music Speedy The Spider / Let's Go! / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com. #garden #gardening #flowers #yorkshiregarden #bearandthegarden #flowergarden #Mint #HowToGrowMint #HerbGarden #GrowYourOwnHerbs #CulinaryHerbs #KitchenGarden #FrostHardyHerbs #organicgardening how to grow mint growing mint at home mint plant care best mint varieties mint herb growing guide growing mint in pots how to harvest mint leaves mint companion plants frost hardy herbs kitchen herb garden ideas organic herb gardening mint for tea and cooking fast-growing herbs perennial herbs for garden how to propagate mint mint care tips controlling mint spread mint growing tips for beginners edible herbs to grow mint plant varieties explained