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Apple Mint — Herbs | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Apple Mint
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

120days to harvest

10-15days to germinate

Z7–10USDA zones

Easydifficulty

F1 hybridContainer friendly

Sowing

Best propagated by division or cuttings. Contain roots to prevent spreading.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
Water: High, consistent moisture, thrives near water
Soil: Rich, moist, well-drained soil
Soil pH: 6.0-7.5
Spacing: 18-24 inches
Height: 0-3 feet
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Light green with fuzzy, woolly texture
Size: Oval leaves 1-2 inches long
Shape: Rounded, soft textured leaves with serrated edges
Flavour: Sweet, mild mint with distinct apple fragrance and flavor

In the kitchen

Herbal teas, fruit salads, jellies, desserts, potpourri, aromatherapy

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, flea beetles, mint root borer
Diseases: Mint rust, powdery mildew in poor air circulation
Resistance: Generally disease resistant, prone to rust in humid conditions

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
7	February – March	April – June	—	June – November
8	February – March	April – May	—	May – December
9	January – February	March – April	—	April – December
10	January	February – April	—	April – December

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

TomatoesApple mint repels ants, rodents, and flea beetles that commonly attack tomato plants

CabbageMint deters cabbage moths, aphids, and flea beetles while improving soil health

BroccoliApple mint repels cabbage worms and aphids that damage brassica crops

CarrotsMint helps deter carrot rust flies and improves overall garden biodiversity

LettuceProvides natural pest control against slugs and aphids without competing for nutrients

RadishesMint repels flea beetles and root maggots that commonly attack radish crops

PeasApple mint deters aphids and mice while peas fix nitrogen in soil

MarigoldsBoth plants repel harmful insects and create a strong natural pest barrier

Avoid

ParsleyMint's aggressive spreading habit can overwhelm and shade out parsley plants

ChamomileApple mint's vigorous growth and spreading roots compete heavily with delicate chamomile

StrawberriesMint's invasive root system can overtake strawberry beds and reduce fruit production

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 70
Protein (g): 3.75
Fat (g): 0.94
Carbohydrate (g): 14.9
Fibre (g): 8
Vitamin A (µg): 212
Vitamin C (mg): 31.8
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.129
Folate (µg): 114
Calcium (mg): 243
Iron (mg): 5.08
Magnesium (mg): 80
Phosphorus (mg): 73
Potassium (mg): 569
Zinc (mg): 1.11

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the herbs growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Apple Mint

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

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