Refreshing peppermint-style leaves for tea, desserts, cocktails, and garnishes.
Mint is a versatile herb for the indoor smart garden because a little goes a long way. The leaves are strong, aromatic, and useful in tea, desserts, cocktails, fruit salads, marinades, and sauces.
It can start slower than basil, but once established it produces plenty of fragrant growth. Touching or trimming the leaves releases that cooling mint scent immediately.
Harvest by trimming the tips to encourage branching. Mint is forgiving, so it is a good herb for beginners who want something useful and aromatic on the counter.
Seeds germinate and the first herb leaves unfold.
Roots establish and stems begin branching.
First useful harvests are ready for cooking or garnishing.
Trim from the top to keep the plant compact and productive.
