The mint herb plant can grow up to 120cm tall, contains the volatile oil menthol, which gives mint the characteristic cooling and cleansing feeling.The herb removes bad breath and may help teeth and gums deal with germs. “All of these types of mint can grow easily anywhere, from open field, to greenhouse, or even in a pot in the kitchen. But experts recommend not to expose mint to too much sunlight as this can scorch the plant,” says Michael Githinji from Kiambu. It’s best to grow mint in a pot as it can compete with neighbouring plants when planted in the ground. “Mint is so easy to grow from root cuttings or young plants.

Source: Standard Digital June 07, 2022 07:14 UTC