Experience the crisp, fruity aroma of Apple Mint—a delightful mint variety with round, silver-speckled leaves and a sweet apple-like fragrance.
Grow Lush, Aromatic Mint for Tea, Cocktails & Culinary Use!
Apple Mint (Mentha suaveolens ‘Apple’) features fuzzy, ovate leaves with pale green coloring and purple tinge on the stems. Its refreshing scent and mild mint flavor make it perfect for herbal teas, fruit salads, jellies, and garnishes for desserts and drinks. As a vigorous perennial, it forms attractive mounds and spreads via runners, bringing perennial interest to beds and containers.
Product Features:
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Seed Type: Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO
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Seed Count: 300+ seeds per packet
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Germination Rate: 75–85%
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Germination Time: 10–14 days
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Flavor Profile: Mild mint with sweet, fruity undertones
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Plant Habit: Clumping to spreading (~30–45 cm tall and wide)
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Packaging: Eco-friendly, resealable pouch
Growing Conditions (Pakistan):
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Sowing Season (Direct or Nursery): February to April or September to October
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Transplanting (If Started Indoors): 4–6 weeks after sowing, when seedlings have 4–6 true leaves
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Temperature Range: 15 °C – 30 °C
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Sunlight: Partial to full sun (4–6 hours daily)
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Watering: Keep soil consistently moist; tolerates light shade and humidity
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Soil: Rich, well-drained loamy soil amended with compost; pH 6.0–7.0
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Spacing: 30–40 cm between plants to allow spreading
Why Grow Apple Mint?
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Versatile uses: perfect for teas, cocktails, salads, jellies & desserts
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Attractive foliage: fuzzy, variegated leaves add texture to mixed borders
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Pollinator-friendly: fragrant blooms attract bees and butterflies
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Easy care perennial: once established, spreads for ongoing harvests
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Refreshing fragrance: fills garden and indoor spaces with a cool, fruity scent
