You can harvest mint leaves at any point of the plant's life, but the optimal time is once the mint plant has multiple stems ...

It's best to harvest mint leaves before the plant has gone to flower, as the flowering of the plant tends to drain the energy away from the leaves, therefore altering the taste. Harvest mint ...

Essential oil can be extracted from the leaves and used as a flavouring. Mint plants possess erect, branching stems and oblong to ovate or lanceolate leaves arranged in opposing pairs on the stems.

What are Mint Leaves? Mint leaves are the tender, green leaves of the mint plant, which come in various species and varieties. Known for their refreshing flavor, these leaves contain essential ...

By Barbara Brown When we think of mint it is usually in the context of a flavoring agent for food and drinks. But can it also ...

Once the mint plants reach a height of about 6-8 inches, you can start harvesting the leaves. Pinch or snip off individual leaves or stems as needed, starting from the top of the plant.