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Species

  • Thistle
    The thistle flower is one of the three ingredients indispensable to the making of Serra da Estrela Cheese, along with milk and salt. It is also used in the manufacture of other cheeses such as Azeitão Cheese and Flor de Guía Cheese (born in the Spanish Canary Islands).

    It attracts pollinating insects.

  • Creeping Rosemary
    Few people know the variety of creeping rosemary which is grown as an ornamental plant.
  • Lavender
    Highly cultivated for the extraction of essential oil and widely used in perfumery and hygiene products.
  • Echinacea
    It is able to increase the responsiveness of the immune system.
  • Parsley
    Parsley is a biennial herbaceous plant but can also be cultivated as an annual plant and is widely cultivated as a condiment or vegetable.
  • Sage
    The word salvia is derived from the Latin salvere, which means "to be in good health".
hortela maça

Bowles apple mint

Mentha rotundifolia 'Bowles'

It is a strongly fragrant plant with nearly round wrinkles leaves and pinkish - lilac flowers.

This plant is perennial and of the lamaceae family.

<b>Alvéolo</b> - Altura da planta varia entre 4cm a 10 cm Alvéolo - Altura da planta varia entre 4cm a 10 cm
<b>Vaso 0.8L</b> - Altura da planta varia entre 10cm a 25cm Vaso 0.8L - Altura da planta varia entre 10cm a 25cm
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until 5000 0,28€
from 5001 0,26€
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until 10 1,68€
11 a 50 1,66€
from 51 1,60€
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until 10 3,16€
11 a 50 3,14€
from 51 3,04€
* Os preços apresentados já incluem IVA (6%) à taxa legal em vigor.
The images and photographs used on the website are merely illustrative of the final product. The size and state of development of the plant ordered may not correspond to the image, and may vary depending on the season.
Cultivation

The various species of mint are temperate or mild climate plants, which withstand very low temperatures.

It can be grown in sunny places or in partial shade with strong light.

The recommended space between plants is 30 to 40cm between plants.

History

Mints came from the Mediterranean region, where it grows spontaneously, however it is planted all over the world.

It was already used by the Romans to perfume their baths and it is believed that they introduced it to Europe.

Utilization

It is used in infusions, juices, cocktails, liqueurs and desserts.

In medicinal terms, this plant has tonic, digestive and antiseptic properties.

Documents




hortela pimenta

Peppermint

Very used in the manufacture of chewing gums and toothpastes.

Hortelã Chocolate

Chocolate mint

Sweet and refreshing aroma that seems like the popular chocolate, "After Eight".

hortela ananas

Pineapple mint

With a slight scent of pineapple, it is great to use in salads, fruit salads and juices.

Hortelã da Ribeira

Hart's pennyroyal

Especially popular in Algarve, where it is used as an aromatic herb to flavor the stews.

hortela mourisca

Water mint

Have a strong and minty taste and exudes an intense perfume.

hortela vulgar

Spearmint

One of its most popular uses is as a medicinal plant.