It is famous for its pleasant minty taste and its green color, mint delights our taste buds and our eyes. Whatever its variety, aquatic, peppery or with round leaves, it accompanies many tasty, savory or sweet dishes. In addition, it is ideal for enhancing dishes in an original and delicious way, giving them a touch of exoticism and freshness.
What are the benefits of mint?
In herbal medicine, it is peppermint, with darker leaves and whose color tends towards red, which is mainly used. This natural medicine, which uses plants or herbal medicines to treat ailments, uses this variety of mint as a pain reliever and to aid digestion. Although spearmint is also useful as a painkiller, it is also a diuretic and relieves tired livers. Refreshing, invigorating and stimulating, this plant also makes our body happy and is present in beauty treatments.
Where to plant mint in your garden?
Mint appreciates rich soils and thrives best in places with partial shade and away from the wind. In pots, it is planted in the ground or in a vegetable patch from April. Be careful, it is a very invasive plant, but it has its advantages: it keeps many insects away from the vegetable garden. She likes cabbage, broccoli, tomatoes and peas, but does not appreciate the company of carrots, corn and cucumbers. It is also possible to leave the mint in its original pot for a while, for use indoors or on a balcony in summer.