Product description
Mint 'Thai' is a popular perennial herb, highly prized for its essential role in Southeast Asian cuisine. The primary part used for its culinary value is its aromatic leaves, which provide a powerful, pungent, and slightly sharp spearmint-like flavour that is distinct from common Western mints. This robust profile is a key ingredient in dishes like fresh spring rolls, larb, and various salads. The plant's attractive, small purplish-pink flowers that appear in spikes are also edible and can be used as a garnish.
When it comes to planting and maintenance, this is an easy-to-grow, spreading perennial that is extremely adaptable. It is not fussy about its light conditions and will thrive in locations with either full sun or partial shade. The main requirement for it to grow well is providing it with soil that is kept consistently moist. It is critical to note that this mint is highly invasive, so it must be planted in a container or with root barriers to prevent it from spreading. As an added benefit, its attractive flowers are known to be very popular with pollinators.
Please Note: When purchasing plants please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only - The plant will be supplied in a growers pot.
Thai Mint
Mint 'Thai'
Mint 'Thai'
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Product description
Mint 'Thai' is a popular perennial herb, highly prized for its essential role in Southeast Asian cuisine. The primary part used for its culinary value is its aromatic leaves, which provide a powerful, pungent, and slightly sharp spearmint-like flavour that is distinct from common Western mints. This robust profile is a key ingredient in dishes like fresh spring rolls, larb, and various salads. The plant's attractive, small purplish-pink flowers that appear in spikes are also edible and can be used as a garnish.
When it comes to planting and maintenance, this is an easy-to-grow, spreading perennial that is extremely adaptable. It is not fussy about its light conditions and will thrive in locations with either full sun or partial shade. The main requirement for it to grow well is providing it with soil that is kept consistently moist. It is critical to note that this mint is highly invasive, so it must be planted in a container or with root barriers to prevent it from spreading. As an added benefit, its attractive flowers are known to be very popular with pollinators.
Please Note: When purchasing plants please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only - The plant will be supplied in a growers pot.
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Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
Unlike delicate spearmints, Mint 'Thai' has a robust enough flavour to withstand short periods of cooking, making it suitable for adding to stir-fries or curries. If you cannot find Thai Basil for a recipe, this mint makes the most convincing substitute due to its spicy, anise-like undertones.
How to Water
Mint 'Thai' requires consistently moist soil to produce its best spicy flavour, so water it frequently. Never let the pot dry out entirely, as this tropical-leaning variety stresses easily without water.
How to Plant
Choose a sunny or partially shaded spot with rich, moist soil for Mint 'Thai', and plant in a container to stop the invasive roots from taking over the bed.This variety relies on consistent moisture to produce its spicy, aromatic oils.
