Chocolate mint

3.5” pot

Chocolate Mint is a cultivar of mint, a member of the very large Lamiaceae family. Rich in vitamins A and C, and containing trace amounts of manganese. Chocolate Mint has similar medicinal actions as peppermint and spearmint however it is most commonly used for its chocolatey minty flavor in cooking, specifically with desserts. As a cooling herb, chocolate mint can be used to calm overheated conditions and to soothe digestion.

Plant hardiness in MA: Perennial

Light preference: Sun

Plant spacing: 12”

Plant height: 18”:

Soil requirements: Moist, well-drained 

Harvest notes: Leaf and flower

Photo credit: Sawmill Herb Farm