Herb Seeds

Mint Lemon

The mint that smells like Earl Grey tea -- Mentha × piperita f. citrata, also known as Bergamot Mint and Eau de Cologne Mint; a Hardy Perennial H7 with a complex lemon-citrus-bergamot fragrance quite unlike the sharp menthol of peppermint; must be grown in a free-standing container (spreads via underground runners); surface sow at 15-18°C with patience (lower germination rate than most seeds); harvest in the morning for maximum citrus oil; cut back when flowering begins for a fresh aromatic flush; superb for herbal tea, cocktails, and fruit desserts