Mint
Mentha spp.


  Mint Plant

Mint is a perennial herb that thrives in partial shade to full sun. It prefers moist, well-drained soil. Regular pruning encourages bushy growth.

green plant in black pot
Picture illustrating Mint plant

Habit

Perennial 

Height

0.3 to 1.0 m

Growth

Fast

Soil

Well-drained, Loamy

Shade

Partial shade to full sun

Moisture

Moist

Edible

Yes

Medicinal

Yes

Origin

Europe, Asia

Climatic Condition

Temperate, Subtropical

Temperature (°)

15°C to 25°C

Humidity (%)

60% to 80%

Potting media

50% Loam, 40% Sand, 10% Compost

Fertilizers

Organic Fertilizer

Watering

Regular watering

Plant Weight 

0.3 to 0.5 kg

Flowering Time

Spring to Summer

Soil Ph level

6.0 to 7.5

Water Ph level

6.0 to 7.0

Soil EC

0.6 to 1.0 mS/cm

Yield Per Plant 

3 to 5 kg per plant

NPK ratio 

10:10:10 

life Span

1 to 2 years

Health Benefits

Medicinal, Antioxidant

Common Diseases and Remedies

Rust, Powdery Mildew, Aphid. 

Yellowing and wilting of leaves, brown spots, stunted growth

Crop rotation, neem cake as soil amendment, Avoid excess irrigation. 

Chloropicrin, Methyl Bromide, Sulphur based Fungicides. 

Basil
Ocimum basilicum