{"product_id":"basil-mint-plant-aromatic-mint-for-cooking-tea","title":"Basil Mint Plant - Aromatic Mint for Cooking \u0026 Tea","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA rich and aromatic herb for your healing garden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasil Mint is a beautifully balanced herb, combining the freshness of mint with soft, sweet notes reminiscent of basil. It’s one of those plants that quietly becomes a favourite — easy to grow, wonderfully fragrant, and endlessly useful in the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you enjoy cooking with fresh herbs, this is one that quickly earns its place. Subtle, versatile, and full of character, it brings a unique twist to everyday meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose The Healing Herb Garden Basil Mint?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Basil Mint plants are carefully grown and selected to establish quickly and thrive in UK gardens. Supplied as strong, healthy plants, they are ready to grow in herb beds, containers, or kitchen gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur plants are carefully grown and nurtured with patience and care, so they arrive healthy, well-rooted, and ready to thrive in your garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasil Mint (\u003cem\u003eMentha\u003c\/em\u003e species) is a hardy perennial herb known for its aromatic leaves and distinctive flavour profile. It grows quickly and can be harvested regularly, making it ideal for continuous use throughout the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis versatile herb thrives in full sun or partial shade and is best grown in containers or controlled areas, as it can spread if planted directly in the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBasil Mint – The Healing Herb Garden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsually available:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring – Autumn\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 – 60 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun \/ Part shade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, well-drained soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in containers, raised beds, or controlled garden areas.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun or partial shade.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow 30 – 45 cm between plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil moist, especially during dry periods.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim regularly to encourage bushy growth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers moist, well-drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 – 60 cm × spreading\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHarvesting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Snip leaves regularly using scissors or fingertips.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest throughout the growing season.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frequent harvesting encourages fresh, new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTop tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCulinary uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect for teas, sauces, salads, and cooking, adding a gentle herbal sweetness with mint freshness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContainer growing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best grown in pots to control its spread.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGarden use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds fragrance and versatility to herb gardens and patios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Healing Herb Garden","offers":[{"title":"Large - 9cm","offer_id":57339055243646,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/6048\/7509\/files\/basil-mint-plant-aromatic-mint-for-cooking-tea-6586072.png?v=1777515554","url":"https:\/\/www.thehealingherbgarden.co.uk\/products\/basil-mint-plant-aromatic-mint-for-cooking-tea","provider":"The Healing Herb Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}