Quel exposition pour la menthe ?
Quel exposition pour la menthe ?
L'exposition idéale est la mi-ombre, bien que la menthe puisse pousser au soleil à condition que celui-ci ne soit pas brûlant et que la menthe soit suffisamment arrosée. Le soleil direct va freiner sa croissance et la menthe aura besoin de plus d'humidité.
Pourquoi mes feuilles de menthe noircissent ?
La météo est l'une des responsables des feuilles de pied de menthe qui noircissent. En effet, lorsqu'elle est trop exposée au soleil, la menthe va sécher et noircir. ... Malheureusement non, menthe qui noircit en séchant ainsi que ses feuilles ne seront plus comestibles.
What is spearmint (Mentha spicata)?
- Spearmint, ( Mentha spicata) is an aromatic herb of the mint family ( Lamiaceae ), widely used for culinary purposes. Best grown in a pot as it spreads rampantly. One of the best mints for flavor. Use flowers and leaves fresh or dried in teas, beverages, jellies, syrups, candies, ice creams, lamb dishes, and mint sauce.
What is the hybridization of Mentha spicata?
- Mentha spicata (2 n = 48) has originated by hybridization between Mentha longifolia and Mentha suaveolens and doubling of chromosomes. The resultant polyploid behaves as allotetraploid. Peppermint leaves are dark green, about 4.5 × 2.3 cm, petiolate, ovate, and with serrate margins.
Is Mentha spicata frost tolerant?
- Mentha spicata is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft) by 1 m (3ft 3in). It is hardy to zone (UK) 3 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from August to September, and the seeds ripen from September to October.
How do you grow Mentha spicata?
- Like all mints, it’s a vigorous and very hardy perennial, spreading widely by underground runners, which are easily restrained by growing plants in containers. For best results grow Mentha spicata in rich, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Mulch annually with well-rotted compost.
