CHOCOLATE MINT – AROMATIC & VIBRANT

CHOCOLATE MINT – AROMATIC & PERENNIAL CHOCOLATE MINT (CERTIFIED ORGANIC)

A perennial mint with a chocolate and mint scent, perfect for herbal teas, desserts, cocktails, and ornamental gardens. Vigorous, decorative, and delicious.

Description

Chocolate Mint is a perennial mint variety with a unique scent reminiscent of chocolate and fresh mint. Its dark green leaves tinged with brown and purple stems make it a plant that is as beautiful as it is flavorful. Very vigorous, it spreads quickly and makes an excellent ground cover to support pollinators.

It can be grown in the ground to fill a space or in a pot to control its growth. Frequent harvesting throughout the summer encourages new, tender, and aromatic growth.

Where to grow Chocolate Mint

Suitable for zones 3 to 9, it prefers moist but well-drained soil, and a location in full sun or partial shade. Ideal for flower beds, borders, pathways, or containers.

History & traditional uses

Mints have been cultivated for centuries for their culinary, medicinal, and aromatic uses. Chocolate Mint, a variation of peppermint, is particularly appreciated for its gourmet fragrance. Used in herbal teas, pastries, cocktails, and fresh dishes, it is also known for its digestive and relaxing properties.

Information for the Canadian climate

• Zones 8-9: plant roots in autumn or early spring.
• Zones 5-7: plant in spring after the last frost; mulch in autumn.
• Zones 3-4: container growing recommended; mulch heavily or protect roots in winter.

How to grow and harvest Chocolate Mint

• Planting: space plants 30–45 cm apart in the ground or in pots.
• Watering: keep the soil uniformly moist; tolerates some drought once established.
• Harvesting: cut stems throughout the summer to encourage new growth.
• Maintenance: prune in autumn to promote vigorous regrowth in spring.

Tips for preserving your roots

• Mint spreads naturally by underground stolons.
• Divide roots in spring or autumn to multiply plants.
• In pots, divide and renew potting mix every 2–3 years.
• In cold zones, store divisions in a moist medium (sand or peat) during winter.

Organic certification

Certified organic by: Islands Organics Producers Association (Cert#1962)