All About Swamp Mint

Mint is considered one of the most popular herbaceous plants. In the description, you can find the name ombalo or flea mint. It is used both as a seasoning for food, to create a pleasant taste in drinks, and for the treatment of many diseases. Marshmint has a high concentration of menthol, so it smells great and is suitable for use in cooking. The plant's excellent flavor profile makes it an ideal choice for most cooking.

Marshmint is represented on almost all continents, which distinguishes its many species. It can be American or European. American is an annual crop, which is distinguished by rather long glossy leaves. They are located at a huge distance from each other, and the height of such grass can reach 30 centimeters. It blooms in June and continues to bloom until early October. The main advantage of this mint is its strongly pronounced aroma, due to which it is used not only in cooking, but also as a means for exterminating mosquitoes and other insects.

European mint is considered more common in domestic latitudes. It is a perennial crop that usually grows in humid areas. You can meet such a plant near water bodies and rivers. Differs in oval leaves and small tubular flowers, and can bloom before the onset of winter cold.

Here are the most popular Marshmint varieties.

• Sonya. It is a perennial herb that grows as an open bush. The plant is 60 cm tall, which is impressive for mint. This variety usually grows only in well-lit areas that receive the necessary amount of sunlight. And also for "Sonya" moistened soil is necessary, since this variety of mint needs a lot of moisture. Summer residents choose this culture for its medicinal properties and unique menthol aroma. The plant is used in the preparation of meat dishes, and is also added to vegetable stews.

• "Penniroyal" - perennial herb, which is distinguished by elongated shoots and small leaves. The purple flowers bloom in early July and have a strong aroma. This variety of Marshmint is characterized by its spiciness, which makes it an optimal choice for preparing fish dishes and an excellent addition to drinks. Due to the fact that Penniroyal looks very decorative, the variety is usually grown in small pots and flower beds.

Marshmint is represented in the Caucasus, East Asia, and southern Europe. In nature, such vegetation can be seen in areas that are characterized by high levels of humidity. And also mint lives in the lower reaches, where it can be seen off the banks of rivers and other bodies of water. In comparison with ordinary mint, the swamp counterpart does not cope well with frosts and is practically unable to overwinter in open ground conditions.

The main feature of swamp mint is that it is a heat-loving crop, therefore, with insufficient heat, yield indicators drop significantly. This circumstance must be taken into account in the process of growing a plant in a summer cottage.

Marshmint is planted by sowing seeds in the ground, using the seedling method and by dividing the rhizome.The latter method is the most popular and makes it possible to multiply the culture and increase the planting area in the shortest possible time. That is why most gardeners prefer this method. Plants can be divided from the first days of spring. The most popular varieties for dividing are Penniroyal and Pulegium.

Planting dates are important for the yield, which should be determined depending on the characteristics of the region and the weather conditions of the region.... For central latitudes, the ideal time is mid-spring.

First of all, it is necessary to properly prepare the planting material, on which the survival of the culture as a whole depends. Mint has rather small seeds, and therefore growing in this way requires certain skills. The planting process is best done in sandy soil to achieve maximum adhesion. After the seeds are sown, they should be covered with plastic wrap and placed in a lighted place. After 2 weeks, the first shoots can be seen, after which the film is removed.

If reproduction is carried out by division, then it is best to choose adult plants with an excellent root system. They are more suitable as they are able to cope with the loads on the root. The root itself must be inspected to make sure that there are no rotten parts or damage that could cause damage to the crop in the future. After digging, the bush is neatly divided so that each part has enough roots to survive in a new place.

For planting in a summer cottage, it is best to choose areas that receive enough light. The soil should be as fertile as possible. It is best to prepare it in advance, dig it up with a shovel. It is necessary to get rid of any remnants of previous plants, and in the fall, experts advise fertilizing with manure. 3 kg per square meter will be enough.

Seedlings can be transplanted into open ground immediately after the threat of frost has passed. A positive temperature should be not only during the day, but also at night. For the survival of marsh mint, a constant air temperature above +8 degrees is required. Planting is carried out in small holes, and the roots are placed directly with the ground from the container into the open ground. It is worth maintaining a distance of 30 cm between the plants.

Growing mint mint in the country also involves providing proper care for the plant. Mint is not considered a demanding crop, but you need to get rid of weeds on a regular basis, as well as loosen the top layers of the soil. If there is not enough rainfall, then you will have to moisten the crop manually. In one season, it will be necessary to carry out several dressings. It is best to use complex fertilizers for this, which will saturate the soil with useful substances and allow the marshmint to receive all the components necessary for growth. When growing, you should definitely take into account the variety of the plant, since each of them has certain requirements for the land and rules of care.

Marshmint is an extremely popular aromatic plant. The culture's excellent taste makes it the best choice for culinary use.