{"product_id":"mentha-piperita-f-citrata-basil-mint","title":"Mentha × piperita f. citrata - Basil mint","description":"\u003cp\u003eSometimes called American basil mint, it is a fragrant mint with a distinctive aroma combining sweet basil and citrusy mint. It is a vigorous, spreading perennial herb that grows well in gardens or containers and is appreciated for both its scent and culinary versatility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers sheltered to moderately exposed sites; reasonably wind tolerant but benefits from protection from strong, drying winds. Not particularly coastal tolerant due to sensitivity to salt-laden winds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically 40–70 cm tall, spreading readily to form a patch if not contained.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, fertile, humus-rich soil; grows best where soil retains moisture but drains reasonably well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering time: \u003c\/strong\u003eMid to late summer (July–September).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUses: \u003c\/strong\u003eCulinary and medicinal herb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife benefits: \u003c\/strong\u003eFlowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinating insects. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crooked Boot Farm","offers":[{"title":"Pot: 9cm","offer_id":63789727154525,"sku":null,"price":4.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0545\/8421\/3695\/files\/20260420_170451.jpg?v=1776773383","url":"https:\/\/crookedbootfarm.ie\/products\/mentha-piperita-f-citrata-basil-mint","provider":"Crooked Boot Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}