Applemint Herb Seeds

A fragrant herb with soft green leaves and a refreshing apple scented flavour that brings sweetness and aroma to teas, drinks and garden borders.

 

Applemint is a beautifully scented herb that produces soft textured green leaves with a gentle apple fragrance. It brings a sweet refreshing note to the garden and is a favourite for herbal teas, summer drinks and light desserts.

 

The plants form attractive leafy clumps that release their aroma whenever the foliage is brushed.

 

This variety is known for its vigorous growth and generous leaf production throughout the warm months. The flavour is mild and fruity, making it ideal for gardeners who enjoy a softer alternative to stronger mint varieties. Its natural sweetness pairs well with fruit dishes, cool drinks and fresh salads.

 

Plants develop upright leafy stems and produce small pale flowers that attract bees and other pollinators. The foliage can be harvested regularly to encourage fresh new growth. Applemint spreads steadily in the right conditions and is best grown in containers or contained beds to keep it neat and manageable.

 

Thriving in full sun or partial shade, applemint prefers moist well drained soil and is easy to grow in herb gardens, patio pots and kitchen plots. It is a reliable and rewarding herb that brings fragrance, flavour and a relaxed cottage garden charm.

 

Seed Qty Approx 500

 

Sow March to June

Germination 10 to 21 days at 15 to 20°C

Soil and Position Moist free draining soil in sun or partial shade

Height and Spread 40 to 60 cm tall, 40 to 60 cm spread

Harvesting May to October

 

Sowing Instructions

Sow seeds thinly on the surface of moist free draining compost and press gently into place without covering. Maintain even moisture and gentle warmth until seedlings appear. Transplant young plants into pots or their final position once they are large enough to handle. Keep the soil moist during establishment and protect from late frosts.

 

Grow and Maintenance

Water regularly during dry spells and trim the plants often to encourage fresh leafy growth. Applemint spreads naturally and benefits from being grown in containers or contained beds to keep it tidy. Remove any flower stems if you want to maintain maximum leaf production. Harvest leaves as needed throughout the season.

 

Uses and Benefits

Soft aromatic leaves with a gentle apple fragrance

Ideal for teas, drinks, desserts and fruit dishes

Vigorous and easy to grow in pots or beds

Attractive foliage with strong summer presence

Excellent pollinator plant with a relaxed cottage garden style

 

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