Horsemint, English
Mentha longifolia
Family: Lamiaceae
Native to Europe and N. Africa. This is an heirloom landrace.
Flowers light blue to 20 inches. Very delicate in taste and form.
Cultivation: Extra care. Light-dependent germinator.
Surface sow in greenhouse or direct seed in spring. Average germ. time
7 to 14 days. Transplant or thin to 6 inch spacing. The plants prefer
cool and moist conditions.
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