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- The different varieties of peppermint
- The country of origin of peppermint is England
- Well-known peppermint varieties
- English mint
- Black Mitchum
- White peppermint
- Further developments of peppermint
- Other countries - other mint varieties
- Tips & Tricks
The different varieties of peppermint
Peppermint belongs to the large family of mints, of which there are many different types. If you want to plant pure peppermint species in the garden, you often have to search long, because in the trade, the plant is simply offered as a peppermint (Mentha x peperita).
The country of origin of peppermint is England
Peppermint is a cultivated plant that was probably created by coincidence when crossing different types of mint. For the first time she became known in England. That is why peppermint varieties almost always have English names.
Whether you have a real peppermint variety in front of you, you can tell by the botanical name (Mentha x peperita)
Well-known peppermint varieties
The leaves of the peppermint must by no means always be green. There are species with white or very dark leaves. Also in the aroma, the individual varieties differ.
English mint
English mint is probably the best known peppermint variety. It is particularly aromatic and gives many dishes the typical slightly hot aroma. This variety is part of the popular English mint sauce.
Black Mitchum
This type of peppermint is considered the oldest type of peppermint. It was accidentally discovered in the English city of Mitchum. Their leaves are very dark because they contain a lot of anthocyanin dyes. Her aroma is very fresh. Black Mitchum is used as an aroma for the popular chocolate bars "After Eight".
White peppermint
Their leaves are very light because they contain only a few anthocyanin dyes. The taste of White Peppermint is the mildest peppermint variety.
Further developments of peppermint
Through breeding and crossbreeding with other plants a number of other types of peppermint have emerged. Are known:
Other countries - other mint varieties
In almost every country there are mint in different varieties such as Moroccan mint, Corsican mint, Turkish mint or Italian mint. Not all are as sharp and aromatic as the English mint.
If you are keen on experimenting, try to grow other mint varieties. You can plant pineapple mint, strawberry mint, even chocolate mint in the garden.
Tips & Tricks
Peppermint contains a lot of essential oils. You can attack the stomach walls if too often. Sensitive persons should therefore use peppermint only sparingly.