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