How to Harvest Himalayan Mint

Himalayan mint, better known as Habek mint or horsemint (Mentha longifolia) grows readily in sun or shade. This mint has hairy rough leaves, an aromatic smell and purple flowers.Young Himalayan mint leaves can replace spearmint in Middle Eastern and Greek recipes or be incorporated into salads or chutneys. Mature leaves make a restorative tea. Harvest mint throughout the season to get the most from your plant.

Kitchen shears

Instructions

- 1
  Harvest mint shoots as you need them by cutting the shoot with kitchen shears. The more you clip shoots of mint, the more the plant will branch and grow.
- 2
  Watch for signs your Himalayan mint is preparing to flower. The plant will produce a flower bud, beginning in July. This mint continues flowering through September. If allowed to flower, the leaves taste less minty.
- 3
  Cut back all mint stalks when the plant prepares to flower, trimming them to 1 inch above the ground.
- 4
  Continue to harvest individual shoots as needed while your Himalayan mint regrows.
- 5
  Cut the mint down to 1 inch above the ground next time it prepares to flower, and again once more during the growing season.

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