Mint 'Mint-Tea'

Scientific Name: Mentha spicata (commonly sold as Mint ‘Mint Tea’; exact cultivar may vary by grower)

Common Name: Mint Tea Mint

Vegetable Type: Herb

Exposure: Full sun to partial shade

Soil Type: Moist, well-drained, rich organic soil

Fruit Size: None (grown for foliage)

Temperature: Best growth at 15–24°C; cold-hardy perennial in most Canadian growing zones

Spacing: 30–45 cm

Height: 30–60 cm

Width: 30–60 cm (can spread vigorously by runners)

Maturity Time: 60–90 days from planting; harvestable earlier once established

Culinary Uses: Fresh herbal teas, iced teas, desserts, salads, sauces, cocktails, garnish, infused water

Flavour Profile: Cool, refreshing, sweet mint flavour with mild menthol notes and a smooth finish

Companion Plants: Tomatoes, cabbage, broccoli, carrots, peas, peppers

Resistant to: Deer, rabbits, and moderately resistant to common garden pests like aphids due to its strong aromatic oils