{"product_id":"mint-5-pot","title":"Mint - 5\" Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eMint (Mentha spicata, spearmint) is a hardy, fast-spreading perennial herb grown across India for its cooling, aromatic leaves. It produces a dense mat of bright-green foliage and spreads vigorously by runners, making it best contained in pots or grow bags. Mint thrives in partial shade with consistently moist soil and is one of the easiest herbs to grow, rooting readily from cuttings. Its fresh leaves flavour chutneys, raita, biryanis, lemonades, teas and cocktails. With regular harvesting and moisture it supplies leaves through much of the year, especially in milder seasons, rewarding even first-time growers with abundant, fragrant pickings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLamiaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEurope \u0026amp; Asia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30-60 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpreading (indefinite via runners)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAromatic bright-green toothed leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePale purple to white\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSummer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperate to subtropical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePartial shade to morning sun; avoid harsh afternoon sun in hot regions.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeep consistently moist; mint dislikes drying out.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRich, moisture-retentive but well-draining soil.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest 18-30C; survives a wide range, slows in extreme heat.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnjoys moderate humidity.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight balanced feed every 3-4 weeks; avoid overfeeding.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHarvest and trim often to keep it bushy; cut back if leggy.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRefresh\/divide every year as it fills the pot with runners.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery easy from runners and stem cuttings in water.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAphids, spider mites and rust; ensure airflow.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEdible; non-toxic to humans, mild for pets in small amounts.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery easy.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA culinary herb for chutneys, raita, biryani, salads, teas, lemonades and cocktails; also used for its refreshing fragrance and digestive properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrow mint in a pot in partial shade across India to contain its runners and protect it from scorching afternoon sun; keep the soil consistently moist and harvest often to keep growth fresh and bushy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water mint?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep the soil consistently moist - mint dislikes drying out, so water daily in warm weather and never let it wilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much sun does mint need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt prefers partial shade or gentle morning sun; in hot Indian regions protect it from harsh afternoon sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs mint safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMint leaves are non-toxic to people and only mildly upsetting to pets in large amounts, so it is generally pet-friendly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I harvest mint for more growth?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePinch or cut stems just above a leaf pair regularly; frequent harvesting keeps it bushy and productive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I propagate mint?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVery easily - root runners or stem cuttings in a glass of water within days, then pot them up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my mint becoming leggy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsually too little light or infrequent harvesting. Move it to brighter light and cut it back to encourage bushy regrowth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShould I grow mint in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes - mint spreads aggressively by runners, so a pot or grow bag keeps it contained.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow mint indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, near a bright window with steady moisture, though it is happiest outdoors in dappled light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs mint toxic if eaten?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, it is a culinary herb and safe to eat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat fertilizer should I use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA light balanced feed every 3-4 weeks is plenty; avoid overfeeding, which weakens the flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256245256438,"sku":"PLT-MINT-P05-NA","price":99.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/F511N5p4fcTrOZCk0BBc0bQO5KMhNr9JykfYnicJ.png?v=1783922712","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/mint-5-pot","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}