| Herbs
Cultural
information: "Pineapple Mint" is the most
attractive plant in the Mentha family. Its variegated cream and
green leaves have a light pineapple fragrance.
Variegated Pineapple Mint is quite easy to grow. It will readily make itself at home in full
sun to partial shade in moist soil. One should
frequently harvest or cut back their mint to keep it looking its
best. Remove old woody plants to allow newer, younger plants to
fill in. At the end of the growing season cut 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. 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 Variegated Pineapple Mint upside down in a dry, dark, warm area to dry. Leaves
can be dried on paper or on screens. Store dried leaves in an air
tight container.
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