Mint Seeds: True Mints and Herbs with a Fresh Mint Aroma
Mint stands for freshness, fragrance and an unmistakably cool aroma. In this category you will find seeds for true mint species as well as other herbs that smell and taste minty, menthol-like or similarly fresh. This creates a versatile selection for tea, the kitchen, scented gardens and herb beds.
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Botanically, true mints belong to the genus Mentha. Peppermint is particularly well known for its strong menthol character, but the world of mint is much more diverse: depending on the species and variety, mints can seem fresh, sweet, sharp, herbal, lemony or fruity. Many are traditionally used for tea, cold drinks, desserts, salads, sauces and Middle Eastern dishes.
Alongside true mints, there are plants that do not botanically belong to the genus Mentha, but develop a clearly mint-like aroma. These include catmint, agastache, Greek mountain tea, lemon balm or certain sage species. They do not always have the classic menthol sensation of true mint, but they seem fresh, aromatic and often pleasantly cool or herbal.
For the kitchen, mints and mint-like herbs are especially versatile. Fresh leaves go well with tea, iced tea, lemonades, yoghurt, desserts, fruit, cucumbers, couscous, herb sauces and savoury dishes. Some species taste very intense and should be used sparingly, while others are softer and work well in mild tea blends.
Mint species and related scented herbs also have a great deal to offer in the garden. Many belong to the mint family and are valuable plants for bees, bumblebees and other pollinators. Catmint, agastache and sage also bring long flowering periods, aromatic foliage and beautiful structure to the bed.
When growing them, it is important to remember: not every plant with a mint aroma grows like a true mint. Some species form strong runners, others grow in clumps, some are perennial, while others are rather short-lived or warmth-loving. This category therefore brings together different aromatic herbs that are connected by their fresh scent and flavour, but each have their own requirements.
- Seeds for true mint species and herbs with a mint-like aroma
- Fresh tea, culinary and scented herbs with menthol, herbal or citrus notes
- Versatile plants for herb beds, pots, balconies, scented gardens and naturalistic plantings
With mint seeds and seeds for mint-scented herbs, you can cultivate plants that bring freshness, flavour and fragrance to the garden and kitchen in a particularly lively way.
