Patrick Linklous
Buyers Take:
Mint is available year round, but summer is height of the season. Pairs nicely with carrots, chocolate, lamb, lentils, oranges, tomatoes, vegetables, yogurt.
Availability
- Jan Available All Month
- Feb Available All Month
- Mar Available All Month
- Apr Available All Month
- May Available All Month
- Jun Available All Month
- Jul Available All Month
- Aug Available All Month
- Sep Available All Month
- Oct Available All Month
- Nov Available All Month
- Dec Available All Month
There are 30 species of mint! But the two most commonly available are peppermint (more pungent with bright green leaves, purple stems and peppery flavor) and spearmint (gray-green leaves and milder flavor).
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