Like any mint, it should be planted in full sun or partial shade and the soil should be always moist.
You must be aware of where you plant it because it is extremely invasive plant. The ideal is to have it in a pot or planter.
Pineapple mint
Mentha suaveolens variegata
Perennial plant and resistant, grows to about 40 to 60 cm.
Its leaves are interesting, not being totally green as the other mints, the edges are dotted with white and cream tones.
The flowers appear in summer and are tubular, white or pink.
Alvéolo - Altura da planta varia entre 9 a 12 cm
Vaso 0.5L - Altura da planta varia entre 7cm a 15cm
Vaso 0.8L - Altura da planta varia entre 10cm a 25cm
Vaso 1.5L - Altura da planta varia entre 15cm a 35cm
* Os preços apresentados já incluem IVA (6%) à taxa legal em vigor.
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Cultivation
History
Utilization
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The mints are mostly native from southern and eastern Europe, but some have origin in more distant locations.
This one have origin in Europe and the Western Mediterranean.
They are widely used since the end of the century. XVII.
The leaves have a delicious fruit perfume and pineapple aroma. They are great for flavoring fruit salads, sauces, desserts, ice creams, teas, cocktails and liqueurs.
Pennyroyal
One of the best known species of the genus Mentha. Its essential oil is poisonous and is particularly dangerous for pregnant women.
Peppermint
Very used in the manufacture of chewing gums and toothpastes.
Spearmint
One of its most popular uses is as a medicinal plant.
Chocolate mint
Sweet and refreshing aroma that seems like the popular chocolate, "After Eight".
Hart's pennyroyal
Especially popular in Algarve, where it is used as an aromatic herb to flavor the stews.
Water mint
Have a strong and minty taste and exudes an intense perfume.
