Growing mint - Tiki Drinks and Food

G Greg_D_R Member Joined: Apr 22, 2011 Posts: 143	G Greg_D_R Posted posted on Thu, Jun 26, 2014 6:13 PM In the past 2-3 years, I've noticed that the mentha spicata plants that I buy every year from my local Lowe's, as they mature, quickly take on a very skunky odor, yes, they start to smell like another recreational green that some of you may have experience with. Mentha Spicata always has a strong odor, but I prefer my Mai Tais to smell like mint, not herb :D This year, I'm using more "spearmint" instead, (more triangular, smoother leaves) and it stays minty, but sweet smelling. All the front porch plants are loving this hot, wet summer.

In the past 2-3 years, I've noticed that the mentha spicata plants that I buy every year from my local Lowe's, as they mature, quickly take on a very skunky odor, yes, they start to smell like another recreational green that some of you may have experience with. Mentha Spicata always has a strong odor, but I prefer my Mai Tais to smell like mint, not herb :D This year, I'm using more "spearmint" instead, (more triangular, smoother leaves) and it stays minty, but sweet smelling. All the front porch plants are loving this hot, wet summer.

Post #721075 by Greg_D_R on Thu, Jun 26, 2014 6:13 PM