Mint

The essential refreshing herb for teas and mojitos!

Mint is a vigorous, perennial herb with a refreshing fragrance. Grown at Semis de la Seigneurie, this mint produces intensely fragrant green leaves, perfect for teas, cocktails, and desserts. Easy to grow and virtually indestructible, it's the ideal herb for beginner gardeners.

Why choose mint from Semis de la Seigneurie?

✅ Seeds produced in Quebec – Adapted to our climate, pesticide-free

✅ Refreshing fragrance – Intense and pleasant menthol

✅ Hardy perennial – Comes back year after year

✅ Vigorous growth – Abundant production

✅ Easy cultivation – Almost indestructible

Culture in Quebec (zone 4b and above)

Mint is easy to grow in pots (recommended to control its spread) or directly in the ground. Start your seedlings indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost or sow directly in the garden in May. Mint is invasive – grow it in pots or install a root barrier.

Producer's advice

💚 Growing in pots is STRONGLY recommended – mint takes over everything

🌿 Water regularly – likes moist soil

☀️ Partial shade to full sun

✂️ Prune regularly to encourage branching and control spread

Culinary uses

Mint is perfect in iced teas, mojitos, tabbouleh, fruit salads, and chocolate desserts. It's also excellent in digestive infusions, mint sauces for lamb, and fresh garnishes. Its refreshing taste enhances everything!

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🌱 CULTURE

Indoor sowing:

• Start 8-10 weeks before the last frost (March)
• Germination temperature: 20-25°C
• Germination: 10-15 days
• Depth: barely covered

Direct seeding:

• Sow in May after the last frost.
• Slower germination in the garden

Transplantation:

• After all risk of frost (end of May)
• Spacing: 30-45 cm (if planted in the ground)
• Rich, moist soil, pH 6.0-7.0
• Exposure: partial shade to full sun
• RECOMMENDED POT for controlling expansion

Interview :

• Water regularly (keep the soil moist).
• Light fertilization every 4-6 weeks
• Prune regularly to control
• Divide the clumps every 2-3 years

Harvest :

• First harvest: 6-8 weeks after transplanting
• Harvest before flowering for optimal flavor
• Harvesting continues throughout the summer
• Cut back up to 1/3 of the plant at a time

Adaptation to the Quebec climate:

✅ Hardy perennial in zone 4b

✅ Returns year after year

✅ Locally tested by Les Semis de la Seigneurie

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🌟 MAIN FEATURES

• Common name: Mint
• Botanical name: Mentha spp.
• Type: Perennial aromatic herb
• Plant height: 30-60 cm
• Width: Invasive (control needed)
• Days to maturity: 60-90 days
• Foliage: Bright green, serrated
• Flavor: Refreshing, minty
• Uses: Fresh, dried, infusions
• Hardiness zone: Zone 3-4
• Seed origin: Produced in Quebec by Les Semis de la Seigneurie
• Free from chemical pesticides

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💡 USAGE SUGGESTIONS

In the kitchen:

• 🍹 Mojitos – Classic Cocktail
• 🫖 Iced Tea – Refreshing
• 🥗 Tabbouleh – Lebanese Salad
• 🍫 Desserts – Chocolate-mint
• 🍉 Fruit Salads – Freshness
• 🥙 Sauces – Tzatziki, raita

Conservation :

• Fresh: in the refrigerator (5-7 days)
• Frozen: whole or chopped leaves
• Dried: hang upside down
• Syrup: infuse in simple syrup