Smint Sugarfree Mints - 50 XXL Strawberry Mints (Pack of 12 Tins)

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The botanical term Mentha covers a very large number of mint varieties, many of which have a fruity aroma. However, the individual varieties often do not descend from the same species and can therefore differ greatly in terms of growth, leaf shape, flowering and flavour. Here are some of the mint varieties that, along with strawberry mint, are classified as Mentha species. Mojito mint

Smint was first conceived by Chupa Chups in 1990 as a sugar-free product targeted at adult consumers. [1] After four years of development, Smint was introduced to the market as a subsidiary brand, and launched in the UK a year later in 1995. [1] In 1996 Smint started their "No Smint, no kiss" campaign, aiming to make the brand name "smint" synonymous with "kissing breath". [1] In 2006, Smint and Chupa Chups were taken over by Perfetti Van Melle. [1] In 2009, Smint launched Smint-XXL tins in the UK, which are three times larger than regular Smint dispensers. [1] Health benefits [ edit ] a b Tanzer JM (1995). "Xylitol chewing gum and dental caries". International Dental Journal. 45 (1 Suppl 1): 65–71. PMID 7607747. In the garden, mojito mint reaches a height of 40 to 80cm and flowers in pale purple from July to August. As with strawberry mint, mojito mint is less inclined to spread all over the garden bed.The best time to plant strawberry mint is in spring. First, remove any weeds and enrich the bed with compost. Then, dig planting holes spaced about 35cm apart and place the strawberry mint plants in them. Fill in the holes with soil and press down lightly. Lastly, water the plants well. a b Tim Jones (2012). Innovating at the Edge. Routledge. pp.164–165. ISBN 9781136395352 . Retrieved 18 January 2019. Unfortunately, real basil ( Ocimum basilicum) is not winter hardy in our latitudes and must be resown every year. In contrast, basil mint ( Mentha species ‘Basil mint’) is hardy, tolerating temperatures as low as -23 °C. This mint is more suited to the garden. It does not grow as vigorously as other mints, but it has large leaves. Basil mint leaves are not only reminiscent of basil in appearance but their taste is also basil-like, although the mint flavour remains in the foreground. No matter your garden’s soil type, consider working compost into the soil to improve the soil’s nutrient content before planting strawberry mint. For more information and tips, see our articles on caring for mints and on harvesting and pruning mint. Is strawberry mint hardy?

With so many mint varieties, many people may wonder, “Which mint is best for mojitos?”. Good thing there is the mojito mint ( Mentha x villosa), also called Cuban mint. The flavour of mojito mint is described as mild yet powerfully minty. The procedure for planting mojito mint is identical. However, the plant spacing should be 40cm − mojito mint grows somewhat larger and broader than strawberry mint. When planting basil mint, the plant spacing should also be 40cm. As it contains significantly fewer menthol compounds than peppermint, for example, strawberry mint is limited to being used as a spice rather than as a medicinal plant. Is strawberry mint edible? There are two things to remember when caring for strawberry mint to ensure that it thrives in the garden and in pots. If necessary, you can prepare your garden soil in various ways depending on the soil type. In the case of heavy, clayey soils, it is advisable to work some sand and a humus-rich compost, such as our Plantura Organic All Purpose Compost, into the soil. Working compost into the soil also improves the soil structure and water retention capacity of very sandy soils. To top it off, our compost is peat-free and made from natural raw materials, making it an environmentally friendly product too.Like all mints, strawberry mint prefers a sunny to semi-shady, warm location with a soil that is loose and well-draining, but still moist and rich in nutrients. The same applies to mojito mint and basil mint.