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  • Best mint for cooking?

    I only have one mint in my garden at the moment (well, I had to have a chocolate one!) but Im wondering is plain garden mint better for going in with your peas or tatties?
    Which mint is best to get for cooking with??

  • #2
    With an abundance of the produce of the royal mint you can get someone to cook for you!

    Loving my allotment!

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    • #3
      Applemint for mint sauce IMHO. Whichever mint you buy, rub a leaf first, just to be sure you like the smell. Some of the common mints are disgusting!

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      • #4
        I discovered the mint I grew up with was spearmint - slightly shiny leaves and not furry like the applemint I have on the allotment (in a bucket!). I must admit I prefer it for peas and new potatoes.
        Whooops - now what are the dogs getting up to?

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        • #5
          I have one kind of mint that I haven't been able to identify, I've seen images that look like mine labeled as spearmint and apple mint. I like to add it to my smoothies, it goes well with greens as well as fruit when I fancy a mix of sweet and minty.
          Last edited by otorongo; 11-06-2012, 09:53 AM.

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          • #6
            Apple mint is furry, spearmint is smooth - if that helps!

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            • #7
              Common garden mint is spearmint as stated above. I use chocolate mint for baking with mint. Moroccan mint for mint tea/digestive purposes. There are so many more and I'm up to about a dozen varieties but lots more to add to the collection.
              Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better...Albert Einstein

              Blog - @Twotheridge: For The Record - Sowing and Growing with a Virgin Veg Grower: Spring Has Now Sprung...Boing! http://vvgsowingandgrowing2012.blogs....html?spref=tw

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              • #8
                The chocolate one is peppermint - great for tea, but I prefer spearmint/garden mint for cooking. Agree with doing the sniff test before buying! I've got some lovely stuff that was already here, but was seriously tempted by one labelled 'Moroccan Mint' yesterday. I've seen it recommended in books and now I know why!
                March is the new winter.

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                • #9
                  lemon balm

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                  • #10
                    Spearmint is the classic, applemint is great for a roast lamb, I use gingermint in many dishes, lemon mint is good in drinks or with chicken, and all mints.. good in a mojito!

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                    • #11
                      I have Atlas Mountain mint which I haven't yet found a use for. Anyone else have this?
                      Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better...Albert Einstein

                      Blog - @Twotheridge: For The Record - Sowing and Growing with a Virgin Veg Grower: Spring Has Now Sprung...Boing! http://vvgsowingandgrowing2012.blogs....html?spref=tw

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                      • #12
                        That's a new one on me, VVG!

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by veggiechicken View Post
                          That's a new one on me, VVG!
                          It's a Jekka mint. Furry and a blue green leaf colour. Very pretty!
                          Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better...Albert Einstein

                          Blog - @Twotheridge: For The Record - Sowing and Growing with a Virgin Veg Grower: Spring Has Now Sprung...Boing! http://vvgsowingandgrowing2012.blogs....html?spref=tw

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                          • #14
                            From the same group as Apple mint
                            Mint | Sunland Herbs
                            Mentha suaveolens ssp. timija (Atlas Mountains Mint): To 2′ tall. Small hairy oval grey-green leaves and mauve summer to fall flowers. Used for both medicine and cooking; said to prefer poor, well-drained soils.
                            I do like mints but I get them all mixed up after a while - can't remember which is which or used for what

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by veggiechicken View Post
                              From the same group as Apple mint
                              Mint | Sunland Herbs
                              Mentha suaveolens ssp. timija (Atlas Mountains Mint): To 2′ tall. Small hairy oval grey-green leaves and mauve summer to fall flowers. Used for both medicine and cooking; said to prefer poor, well-drained soils.
                              I do like mints but I get them all mixed up after a while - can't remember which is which or used for what
                              Ooh Ta VC! I'll go have a look see. Mine are in big pots with half grit to half soil. Always. They seem to like it!
                              Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better...Albert Einstein

                              Blog - @Twotheridge: For The Record - Sowing and Growing with a Virgin Veg Grower: Spring Has Now Sprung...Boing! http://vvgsowingandgrowing2012.blogs....html?spref=tw

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