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Mentha Spicata ‘Chef’s’ (Chef’s Mint)

Mentha Spicata ‘Chef’s’ (Chef’s Mint)

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Mentha Spicata ‘Chef’s’ (Chef’s Mint) is a high-quality culinary herb valued for its smooth, well-balanced mint flavour and strong aromatic foliage. It is widely used in professional and home cooking for teas, sauces, desserts, and savoury dishes, making it one of the most versatile mint varieties for the kitchen. Its vigorous growth ensures a continuous supply of fresh leaves throughout the growing season.

Chef’s Mint thrives in full sun to part shade in moist, well-drained soil and responds well to regular watering and frequent harvesting. It is best grown in containers or controlled garden beds due to its spreading habit. In summer, it produces small lilac flowers that attract pollinators, adding ecological benefit alongside its culinary value.

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Mature height

30–80 cm

Mature width

40–90 cm (spreading habit)

Spacing

40–60 cm apart (container recommended)

Evergreen/Deciduous

Herbaceous perennial (may die back in cooler climates)

Foliage

Bright green foliage, pale lilac flowers

Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest

Summer to early autumn

Sun tolerance

Full sun to part shade

Maintenance

Low maintenance; regular harvesting encourages dense growth

Root System

Creeping rhizomatous root system