Grüne Minze.

Auf einen Blick

Care level

Easy

Plant type

Krautige Staude

Light

Volle Sonne bis Halbschatten

Indoor light

bright-indirect

Water

Every 3 to 7 days

Mature size

Bis zu 1 Meter hoch und breit

Growth rate

fast

Hardiness

USDA 3 to 10

Bloom time

Sommer

Pflege

Grüne Minze gedeiht auf feuchtem Boden und bevorzugt regelmäßiges Gießen, um Austrocknung zu vermeiden. Regelmäßiges Zurückschneiden fördert buschigeres Wachstum und verhindert, dass sie langbeinig wird. Achten Sie auf Anzeichen von echtem Mehltau, insbesondere bei Gedränge.

Watering

Halten Sie den Boden durchgehend feucht, aber nicht staunass. Gießen Sie, wenn sich die oberste Bodenschicht trocken anfühlt.

Feeding

Im Frühjahr und Mittsommer leicht mit einem ausgewogenen Flüssigdünger düngen, um das Wachstum zu unterstützen.

Pruning

Stängel regelmäßig einkürzen, um Büscheligkeit zu fördern und Blätter zu ernten. Im Spätherbst oder Frühjahr kräftig zurückschneiden.

Repotting

Alle 1-2 Jahre umtopfen oder wenn die Pflanze wurzelgebunden ist, vorzugsweise im Frühjahr.

Soil

Reicher, feuchter, gut durchlässiger Boden

Soil pH

Leicht sauer bis neutral (6,0-7,0)

Temperature

-34 to 35°C

Humidity

40 to 60%

Sicherheit

People

The leaves and essential oil are generally considered safe for consumption in culinary amounts. However, concentrated essential oil should be used with caution.

Pets

Ungiftig für Katzen und Hunde.

Children

Small children might be sensitive to the strong flavor of mint; use in moderation for young children.

Edibility

While mint is generally safe, consuming excessive amounts could potentially cause digestive upset.

So erkennst du die Pflanze

• Vierkantige Stängel
• Gezähnte, lanzettförmige Blätter
• Ähren mit kleinen Blüten
• Aromatischer, minziger Duft
• Ausbreitender Wuchs

Height

0.3 to 1m

Spread

0.3 to 1m

Leaves

Grün, halb-immergrün

Flowers

Weiß, Rosa, Lavendel, 0.2 to 0.5cm

Häufige Probleme

• Rust — Orange-red pustules on leaves and stems, caused by a fungus that thrives in humid conditions.
• Mint rust — Puccinia spp. can cause significant defoliation and weakening of the plant.
• Aphids — Small, pear-shaped insects that feed on plant sap, causing distorted growth and yellowing leaves.
• Spider mites — Tiny arachnids that create fine webbing and cause stippling on leaves due to their feeding.
• Spittlebugs — Nymphs produce frothy spittle masses on stems and leaves, which can reduce plant vigor.
• Powdery mildew — A white, powdery fungus that grows on leaves and stems, typically in dry, humid conditions.

• Warum werden meine Spearmint-Blätter gelb?
• Wie werde ich Schädlinge an meiner Spearmint los?
• Was sind diese Flecken auf meinen Spearmint-Blättern?

Standort und Pflege

Propagation

Stecklinge, Teilung, Samen

When to plant

Frühling, Sommer, Herbst

Mint spreads rapidly, so consider planting it in containers or using root barriers to keep it from taking over your garden beds.

Gute Pflanzpartner

• Tomatoes — Mint can help deter some common tomato pests like aphids.
• Cabbage — Its strong aroma can help mask the scent of broccoli, deterring pests.
• Carrots — Mint is thought to repel the carrot rust fly.
• Broccoli — Its strong aroma can help mask the scent of broccoli, deterring pests.

Fernhalten von

• Parsley — Mint can be overly aggressive and may crowd out more delicate herbs like parsley.
• Chamomile — Mint's vigorous growth can overwhelm and compete with chamomile for resources.

Ähnliche Arten

• Peppermint — This cultivar has a subtle chocolatey aroma and flavor alongside the typical minty notes.
• Apple Mint — Apple mint has a softer, fuzzier leaf texture and a mild, fruity scent reminiscent of apples.
• Chocolate Mint — This cultivar has a subtle chocolatey aroma and flavor alongside the typical minty notes.

Botanisches

Family

Lamiaceae

Genus

Mentha

Order

Lamiales

Class

Magnoliopsida

Native range

Mediterranean region

Conservation

Not of conservation concern.

Spearmint thrives in moist, well-drained soils and can form dense colonies in its native habitats.

Value to wildlife

nectar source, pollen source

Pollinators

bees, butterflies, moths

Uses

culinary, medicinal, aromatic, tea

Taxonomie abgeglichen mit GBIF.

Häufige Fragen

How tall does spearmint get?

Spearmint typically grows to be about 1 to 3 feet tall.

Does spearmint like sun or shade?

It prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade, especially in hot climates.

How often should I water spearmint?

Keep the soil consistently moist, watering when the top inch of soil feels dry.

Can spearmint be grown in pots?

Yes, spearmint does very well in containers, which also helps manage its spread.

When is the best time to harvest spearmint?

You can harvest leaves throughout the growing season, preferably in the morning after the dew has dried.

Woher der Name kommt

The common name 'spearmint' likely comes from its narrow, spear-shaped leaves. The scientific name 'spicata' is Latin for 'spiked,' referring to its flower spikes.

Gut zu wissen

• Spearmint is one of the most common mint varieties grown for culinary use.
• Its refreshing scent is often used in toothpaste and chewing gum.
• Historically, mint was used as a symbol of hospitality.
• The plant can spread aggressively through its rhizomes.