Summary: Not all mints are edible. How to grow edible mints?

There are many types of mint, and those with high menthol content are not edible.

There are many types of mint. There are more than 30 kinds of mint in the world, including lemon mint, golden mint, spearmint, earth mint, peppermint, Scottish mint, Vietnamese mint, Japanese mint and so on. Each type of mint has a different aroma and aroma, a different cooling taste, and a different content of menthol. For example, Japanese mint and pule mint are not suitable for consumption because the menthol content is too high and they are only suitable for refining essential oils and making medicines. Lemon mint, Vietnamese mint and other aromatic and cool scents are suitable for making tea and cooking; spearmint has a strong aroma but is not cool enough, so it is often used as a spice; green mint, Scottish mint and peppermint smell fresh, pleasant and cool. It is refreshing. Many beverage shops will grow mint in their own pots. When making summer drinks, they can be directly picked to make mint iced drinks, which are both fresh and flavorful.

So before eating the potted mint you grow, you must first identify what type of mint it is and then eat it.

Mint is a lip-shaped plant that has both edible and medicinal value. Mint leaves contain menthol, which has certain medicinal properties and can be used as traditional Chinese medicine to treat diseases. The young stems and leaves of mint are edible. Mint stems and leaves have a special aromatic smell, which is refreshing and refreshing. They can be used as seasonings or spices, and can be eaten with wine or tea.

How to eat: It can be cooked with other ingredients, such as cold mint leaves, mint scrambled eggs, mint tofu and fish soup, mint porridge, mint pastries, etc. In summer, it can also be made into herbal tea. Brew mint leaves with boiling water, add an appropriate amount of sugar, and put it in the refrigerator to cool down and quench your thirst.

Grow potted mint.

It is very simple to grow potted mint at home, because mint is highly adaptable and grows very fast. It can be picked at any time for cooking or making tea. The more you pick it, the more prosperous it will grow.

Mint likes to be grown in warm, humid, brightly lit places without direct sunlight. Mint can be propagated vegetatively by cuttings or divisions. Cut out 8 cm of mint rhizomes, bury them in the pot soil, and then After watering, in an environment of 15°C, seedlings will emerge in about 15 days.

Soil: Mint does not have strict soil requirements, but fertile, loose and breathable sandy soil or semi-sandy soil is most suitable for planting.

_Light: Mint is suitable for planting in a semi-shaded environment, that is, under scattered light. In summer, the light is strong and requires certain shading treatment.

Moisture: Mint requires a lot of water, so just keep the soil moist.

Mint has the effect of refreshing and stimulating, so eating some mint in appropriate amounts can clear the mind, calm the mind, restore the spirit, and is a refreshing agent to eliminate fatigue. However, it should not be eaten at night or excessive consumption.