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Cultural
information: Orange Mint has a bit of a Citrus
fragrance It is
quite easy to grow. It will readily make itself at home in full
sun to partial shade in moist soil. Most gardeners don't have any
trouble growing it.... they have trouble containing it. One should
frequently harvest or cut back their mint to keep it looking it's
best. Remove old woody plants to allow newer, younger plants to
fill in. At the end of the growing season cut Orange Mint plants back to
ground level. Uses: Aromatic,
Cosmetic, Craft, Culinary, Medicinal and Ornamental
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Harvesting & Storage: All
of the plants in the Mentha family are best used fresh... but they
can be dried or frozen. Orange Mint is very hardy and can be harvested as
soon as new growth appears in the spring.
Young new growth is the
most fragrant and flavorful... but all leaves are edible. Hang
small bunches of Orange Mint upside down in a dry, dark, warm area to
air dry. Leaves
can be dried on paper or on screens. Store dried leaves in an air
tight container.
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