Costa Rican Mint Plant

Costa Rican Mint PlantLatin name Satureja viminea Costa Rican mint is a bushy perennial that has a strong spearmint flavor. Also known as Jamaican mint, it can grow into a small shrub or small tree. It is a versatile herb and can be used eaten raw in salads, smoothies, added to soups and stews, or brewed into tea. It has many medicinal uses as it aids in digestion, can promote blood pressure reduction, and has antimicrobial properties. Plant in partial sun and in well

In spring and summer

rather it will flower and fruit sporadically any time of year

like tangerines and honey

but sometimes ripening sooner

Harvest Season - August-October

It isn’t exceedingly productive

but the promise of a stained sidewalk and lots of juicy fruits just adds to the appeal

Cold hardy temp - 26 F for established trees

with well draining soil

The skin of the fruit is thin and usually shiny but sometimes dull green

hurricane-force wind

It ripens from September to November