Mentha spicata (common names: Curly mint)
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By Lori
Mentha spicata (aka Curly mint)
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Joined 25 Nov, 2007
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Joined 26 Feb, 2008
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Comments on Mentha spicata
6 Apr, 2008
Very hardy perennial herb. uses in kitchen, bath and potpourri. Soothes heat and upset stomach, freshens breath.
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6 Apr, 2008
I'm sorry to hear about your lost of your crop i bet you weren't to pleased.I love potpourri.
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10 Apr, 2008
I'm really conscious of spray drift... I use my herbs in my kitchen too, so remain vigilant. The lawn spray companies are not as well policed as they should be... they are not supposed to spray if there is a breeze of 15 km...or more, kinda makes me wonder why the reg. at all?...but I see young men spraying the poison onto grass that children are allowed to run on in their bare feet and it makes me steam at the ears
If you think your plants are contaminated watch for altered growth habit...usually corkscrew stems and distorted leaves and collapse.
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Members' notes...
Perennial
Mint is one of the most useful herbs in the garden..it cools and comforts upset stomachs, skin rashes, and is a refreshing tea ingredient. In the kitchen it is used in Middle Eastern cuisine, sweet or savoury sauce for meats, refreshing ices for desserts, and as a garnish. Even skin cleansers and creams employ the healing power of mint. I am growing mint from roots of a plant that was in my family for generations...My Moms Mint Tea is legendary...
Extremely hardy plants they will spread and literally move to where ever they are most comfortable if left to their own desserts...lol. It is best to plant mint where it can expand to fill a space...it will take over otherwise. harvest fresh new growth...the tips are the best...for drying or sauces.
While working in the garden harrassed by mosquitoes I took a stalk of mint and rubbed it into a bite!... to my surprise it cooled my skin and the smell seemed to keep insects away... barring a propensity for contact dermatitis...this could work for anyone... just one more lovely use for this ubiquitous herb!
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Joined 26 Feb, 2008
Ontario (Province)
6 Apr, 2008
I had a crop failure because of herbicide spray drift. I make sauces and teas with my herbs so lost a whole summers crop.
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