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Moroccan Mint — Herbs | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Moroccan Mint
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

60-90days to harvest

10-16days to germinate

Z4–9USDA zones

Easydifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Start from cuttings or divisions in spring. Can direct sow seeds but germination is slow and uneven.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
Water: Consistently moist soil, 1-1.5 inches per week
Soil: Rich, moist, well-draining soil with organic matter
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 12-18 inches
Height: 12-24 inches
Season: Cool to warm season

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Bright green leaves with serrated edges
Size: Leaves 1-2 inches long
Shape: Oval to lance-shaped leaves with prominent veining
Flavour: Sweet, refreshing spearmint flavor with floral notes and less menthol than peppermint

In the kitchen

Traditional Moroccan mint tea, Middle Eastern dishes, fruit salads, cocktails, desserts

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, spider mites, mint flea beetles
Diseases: Mint rust, verticillium wilt, root rot in poorly drained soils
Resistance: Good resistance to most mint diseases, may be susceptible to rust in humid conditions

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
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

Companion planting

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

TomatoesMint repels tomato hornworms and aphids while improving tomato flavor

CabbageDeters cabbage moths and flea beetles from brassicas

CarrotsMint's strong scent masks carrot smell from carrot flies

BroccoliRepels cabbage worms and ants that can damage brassicas

LettuceProvides natural pest control against aphids and slugs

RadishesMint deters flea beetles that commonly attack radish leaves

PeasHelps repel aphids and mice that damage pea plants

MarigoldsBoth plants repel similar pests, creating stronger pest deterrent effect

Avoid

ParsleyMint's aggressive spreading can crowd out and overshadow slower-growing parsley

ChamomileMint's vigorous growth can overtake delicate chamomile plants

BasilMint may inhibit basil's growth and can compete for nutrients and space

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.

Moroccan 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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