Herbs · Easy
Mint
Mentha
Invasive roots: keep an eye on the return.
- EC (mS/cm)
- n/a
- pH
- n/a
- Cycle
- perennial
- Difficulty
- Easy
Sound origin
Mentha
Mints are native to temperate and subtropical regions: the genus is found on almost every continent, especially in moist soils. They have been prized since antiquity.
Source: Wikipedia
What it provides nutrients
Per 100 g, raw · Mint, fresh
- Rich in vitamin B9
- Rich in iron
- Rich in fiber
- Source of vitamin C
- Source of vitamin A
- Source of potassium
- Source of calcium
- Source of magnesium
% of an adult’s reference intake (EU Regulation 1169/2011). “Source of”: at least 15 % per 100 g, “high in”: at least 30 % (thresholds of EC Regulation 1924/2006). A handful of fresh herbs weighs about 5 to 10 g: divide these figures by 10 to 20 for a real serving.
Key steps
- A few dedicated plants, no more.
- Invasive roots: check the water return.
In which system?
| Tower | NFT | Growing medium | Kratky |
|---|---|---|---|
Approximate calendar
| Sowing | none |
| Plants | Apr., May |
| Harvest | May, June, July, Aug., Sept., Oct. |
Garden, patio, balcony: Belgian and northern French climate, earlier farther south. Estimates to adjust with your own dates.
Frequently asked questions
Mint in hydroponics: what pH?
No specific range is published for this crop in the Oklahoma State table: we do not force an unverified figure. Start from the common range of 5.5–7.0 and write down your results.
Mint in hydroponics: what EC?
Oklahoma State has published no value for this crop. Start low, watch the growth and record your measurements in a log.
Mint: which hydroponic system?
Best suited: NFT. Invasive roots: watch the return line.
Mint: when to set out plants in Belgium?
Start from plants, set out in April and May (garden, patio or balcony, Belgium or northern France).