Closely related to peppermint, Chocolate Mint is a hybrid of M. citrata and M. piperita. Interestingly, it does not smell of chocolate like the name would suggest but rather like an "an Andes after-dinner chocolate mint." Beautiful dark stems and glossy foliage.
Please keep planted in container above concrete to prevent spreading to undesired areas.
Note: Please see "Plant Size" info section below. Plug sized plants are much smaller than 2.5" Pots.
Mint - Chocolate
Production Time
4 weeks
Plant Size
Approximate Sizing:
Plugs: 2-3" tall
2.5" Pots: 5-8" tall
3" Pots: 8-10" tall
Gallon: 12-16" tall
Plant Information
Light: Full Sun, Part Shade
Water: When surface of soil is dry. Most vegetable plants benefit from not wetting foliage to prevent disease.
Fertilizer: Organic or conventional. Use as directed on the package for leafy greens. Use 1.5x if using an all purpose brand for heavy feeders such as tomatoes and squash.