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Orange Mint — Herbs | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Orange Mint
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

85-95days to harvest

10-16days to germinate

Z2–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Best grown from cuttings or divisions. Seeds have low germination rates. Plant divisions in spring after frost danger passes.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: Moderate — regular watering
Soil: Rich, moist, well-drained soil
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 18-24 inches
Height: 1-10 feet
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Dark green leaves with purple-tinged stems
Size: 35-48"
Shape: Oval, serrated leaves with smooth texture
Flavour: Fresh mint with bright orange citrus notes and slight bergamot undertones

In the kitchen

Herbal teas, fruit salads, desserts, cocktails, Middle Eastern dishes, chocolate pairings

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, spider mites, flea beetles
Diseases: Rust, powdery mildew, mint anthracnose
Resistance: Generally disease resistant, good air circulation prevents fungal issues

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.

TomatoesOrange mint repels ants, rodents, and flea beetles that commonly damage tomato plants

CabbageDeters cabbage moths and aphids while improving overall garden biodiversity

CarrotsMint's strong scent helps mask carrot odor from carrot flies

BroccoliRepels cabbage worms, aphids, and ants that attack brassica crops

MarigoldsBoth plants repel similar pests and create a strong aromatic barrier

RadishesMint deters flea beetles which commonly damage radish leaves

LettuceProvides natural pest control against slugs and aphids

PeasMint repels aphids and ants that farm them on pea plants

Avoid

ParsleyBoth compete for similar nutrients and mint's aggressive growth can overshadow parsley

ChamomileMint's vigorous spreading habit can overwhelm delicate chamomile plants

BasilMint's aggressive root system competes heavily with basil for space and nutrients

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.

Orange 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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