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Chocolate Mint — Herbs | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Chocolate Mint
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

65-75days to harvest

14-21days to germinate

Z2–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Best started from cuttings or divisions. Can direct sow in spring. Contains aggressively - plant in containers or root barriers.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: Moderate — regular watering
Soil: Rich, moist, well-drained soil, tolerates heavy clay
Soil pH: 6.0-7.5
Spacing: 18-24 inches
Height: 1-10 feet
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Dark green leaves with chocolate-brown stems
Size: 4-6"
Shape: Serrated oval leaves with prominent veining
Flavour: Cool mint with distinctive chocolate undertones and sweet finish

In the kitchen

Dessert garnish, chocolate mint tea, mojitos, fruit salads, ice cream topping, lamb dishes.

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, spider mites, mint flea beetles
Diseases: Mint rust, powdery mildew
Resistance: Generally disease resistant, typical mint hardiness

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
2	April – May	June – August	—	August – September
3	April – May	June – July	—	July – October
4	March – April	June – July	—	July – October
5	March – April	May – June	—	June – October
6	March – April	May – June	—	June – November
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
11	January	January – March	—	March – December

Companion planting

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

TomatoesMint repels ants, rodents, and flea beetles that commonly affect tomatoes

CabbageDeters cabbage moths, aphids, and flea beetles from brassicas

CarrotsImproves soil health and repels carrot flies and aphids

BroccoliRepels cabbage worms, aphids, and ants that damage brassicas

RadishesMint deters flea beetles and root maggots that attack radishes

LettuceProvides natural pest control against slugs, ants, and aphids

PeasRepels aphids and ants while benefiting from nitrogen fixed by peas

MarigoldsBoth plants repel similar pests and create strong aromatic barrier

Avoid

ParsleyMint's aggressive growth can overwhelm and compete with parsley for nutrients

ChamomileMint's invasive nature can crowd out delicate chamomile plants

CilantroChocolate mint can inhibit cilantro's growth and alter its delicate flavor profile

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.

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

Grown Chocolate Mint?

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