The popular long–leaved mint is an interesting plant that has many valuable medicinal properties and also looks great. Mint can be used in the kitchen in different ways. It is also worth adding that this is a valuable honey plant (its flowers serve as food for bees and other useful insects). What should we know before we decide to buy longleaf mint seeds?Long–leaved mint - basic information about the plant
Long—leaved mint is a perennial honey-bearing plant (characterized by a very high honey content) and a medicinal plant belonging to the Jasnotaceae family. It grows naturally in Europe (including the entire territory of Poland), Asia and Africa (it can often be found in wet meadows). This plant can reach from 20 to 100 centimeters in height. It owes its name to its ovate-lanceolate leaves, which can reach up to 11 centimeters in length. The leaves are sharply pointed, with jagged edges and fine hairs. The stem of long-leaved mint is erect, may be densely or slightly pubescent. The plant produces flowers with spike-shaped inflorescences of reddish-lilac or pink color. The fruits of the plant are dotted schizocarp. The flowering period of the plant begins in July and lasts until September. Mint is a valuable spice, it is also used to make tea with medicinal properties. The plant has a very strong aromatic aroma.How to grow long-leaved mint?
If we plan to grow long–leaved mint in our garden, be sure to provide it with a well-sunny (access to the sun is the key to abundant flowering) and a quiet place. It is worth remembering that this plant can also be grown on terraces and balconies, and even on the windowsill.A substrate rich in nutrients (especially calcium and nitrogen), moderately moist and permeable is suitable for long-leaved mint.Long-leaved mint is planted in spring. If we want to accelerate the flowering of a plant, we can plant it in the garden in early spring, and then transplant it to the target position. The plant is prone to intensive self-seeding, which means that over time there will be more and more of it in our garden.The plant grows rapidly, so it is very important to keep the distance between the individual seedlings at least 40 cm. It is also worth paying close attention to its location, as it can compete with other garden plants. Discover how easy it is to activate the promo code on 1xBet and start your journey with a strong welcome bonus for sports and casino. The registration process includes a special field where you should enter the code to improve your rewards. 1xbet promo code grants you 130% up to $130 on sports betting and a substantial casino package up to $1950 with 150 free spins. This enhanced offer is available only to new players registering for the first time. Not using the code results in the standard welcome bonus. The platform is strictly your winnings without issues.
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