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Pest controlVigorous perennial herb prized for aromatic leaves used fresh or dried. Grows rapidly and spreads via runners; contain in pots to prevent invasiveness. Pinch tops regularly to encourage bushiness and prevent flowering.
🐛 Prone to: Aphids.
Attract Hoverflies, Lacewings, Ladybirds, Parasitic wasps to keep them in check — plant African Marigold, Angelica and Anise nearby.
🌼 Beneficial companion — draws Hoverflies, Parasitic wasps that help control Aphids, Whitefly, Thrips, Caterpillars, Flea beetles, Colorado potato beetle, Stink bugs, Leaf miners on neighbouring plants.
Prefers moist, well-draining soil rich in organic matter. pH 6.0-7.0. Tolerates poor soil but thrives in fertile conditions.
Mentha spicata
herbA fellow Lamiaceae — similar growing habits to Mint
