Moroccan Spearmint
Moroccan Spearmint
Mentha spicata ‘Marocco’
Mentha spicata ‘Marocco’
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- Authentic Moroccan flavor for tagines and mint tea.
- Easy to grow in a pot or in the ground.
- Perennial and produces new shoots each season.
- Aromatic leaves with a fresh mint scent.
- Perfect for use fresh in salads, syrups, and ice cubes.
Mentha spicata ‘Marocco’ Moroccan Spearmint is a vibrant herb with a bright, minty aroma and a versatile flavor that elevates teas, sauces, and desserts. This hardy plant brings a fresh aroma to any kitchen, making every bite feel lively and bright.
Its vigorous growth yields plentiful, glossy leaves that release aroma with every crush, ideal for infusions, salads, and seafood. Enjoy the sunny, emerald foliage and the plant’s refreshing character in creative cooking.
Grows well in pots or garden beds, adapting to sun or partial shade. It offers dependable, long-lasting harvests and a crisp finish that enhances savory and sweet dishes alike, a true culinary essential for herbs lovers.
Care and watering
Mentha spicata ‘Marocco’ loves moist, well-drained soil. Water deeply to keep it evenly moist, but avoid waterlogging. In pots, ensure drainage and check soil daily in hot weather.
Maintenance
Regular pruning keeps Moroccan spearmint bushy and flavorful. Harvest leaves often, pinch back flower stalks, and refresh with compost. Contain spread to prevent invasiveness.
Location and tips
Grow in sun to partial shade; morning sun is ideal. Use containers or raised beds to control spread. Tips: place near the kitchen, propagate by cuttings, and harvest before flowering for best aroma and taste.
The bright-green leaves of Mentha spicata 'Marocco' immediately give any dish and interior a Mediterranean flair.
As Moroccan mint in the category culinary herbs it is an elegant flavor enhancer and eyecatcher: nice as a garnish for cocktails, salads and desserts or as a sparkling layer in herb bouquets for a subtle decorative touch.
| Flowering months | |
|---|---|
| Density per m2 | 5 a 7 |
| Max height full grown | 50 cm |
| Standing | Part shade, Full sun |
| Properties | Winter hardy., Fragrant., Deciduous. |
| Flower color | Purple, Pink |
| Leaf color | Green |
Delivery costs
| BE € 4,95 | NL € 5,95 |
| DE € 6,95 | FR € 9,95 |
| AT € 14,95 | DK € 16,95 |
| IT € 16,95 | ES € 19,95 |
| SK € 19,95 | CZ € 19,95 |
| SE € 20,95 | IE € 20,95 |
| LU € 20,95 |
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