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Chocolate Mint Rootstock

Chocolate Mint Rootstock

Mentha × piperita 'Chocolate'

Chocolate Mint is an aromatic and versatile perennial herb with a distinct chocolate-mint flavour that makes it a favourite for herbal teas, desserts, and cocktails. Its attractive dark green-brown foliage and purplish stems add ornamental appeal, while its vigorous growth makes it an excellent choice for filling garden spaces or container planting.

Like all mints, Chocolate Mint spreads readily, making it a wonderful pollinator-supporting ground cover. It can also be grown in large pots to control its spread. Frequent harvesting throughout summer encourages fresh, new growth for continuous use in the kitchen.

Where Can You Grow Chocolate Mint?

Chocolate Mint thrives in Zones 3-9, preferring moist, well-drained soil and partial to full sun. It can be planted in garden beds, along pathways, or in containers to manage its spreading habit.

History and Historical Uses

Mints have been cultivated for centuries for their culinary, medicinal, and aromatic properties. Chocolate Mint, a variation of peppermint, is particularly valued for its dessert-like fragrance and is widely used in teas, baking, and fresh dishes. It has long been associated with digestion and relaxation, making it a popular herbal remedy.

Canadian Zone Information

Zones 8-9: Plant root stock in autumn or early spring for fast establishment.
Zones 5-7: Plant in spring after the last frost; mulch in autumn for winter protection.
Zones 3-4: Grow in containers or mulch heavily over winter to protect roots.

How to Grow and Harvest Chocolate Mint

  1. Planting: Space plants 30-45cm (12-18in) apart in garden beds or containers.
  2. Watering: Keep soil evenly moist for optimal growth; mints tolerate some drought once established.
  3. Harvesting: Snip stems throughout summer to encourage new growth.
  4. Maintenance: Trim back in autumn to promote healthy spring growth the following year.

Root Stock Saving Tips for Future Supply

  1. Allow Plants to Spread: Chocolate Mint naturally propagates through underground runners.
  2. Divide and Replant: Dig up sections of root stock in early spring or autumn and replant in new locations.
  3. Container Growth: If growing in pots, divide and refresh soil every 2-3 years to maintain plant health.
  4. Store Over Winter: In colder zones, store root divisions in a cool, damp medium like sand or peat moss before replanting in spring.

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Islands Organics Producers Association (Cert#1962)

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Growing Information
Common Name Chocolate Mint Rootstock
Scientific Name Mentha × piperita 'Chocolate'
Seed Count 2-8
Metric Weight 30 g
Imperial Weight 1.06 oz
Height 0.6-1m (2-3ft)
Spread N/A
Canadian Zone Information 3-9
Growing Difficulty Easy
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Care Instructions

Nettles and Mints (Shallow Rootstock)

Storage: If you cannot plant immediately, open the bag for ventilation and store in the back of your fridge. Check roots every week and plant before they show any signs of mould.

Planting: In Coastal British Columbia, your rootstock can be planted upon receipt in a large planter pot, garden bed, or naturalized area. Nettles and mints appreciate rich, moist soil. Roots should be planted flat in loosely worked soil amended with compost. Plant with any sprouts facing upwards and any emerging roots down. Cover with 3-4cm (1in) of soil and water in well. Add a light mulch of leaves or other similar material to prevent roots from freezing solid. If planting in a naturalized area, clear other competing plants away from your roots so they receive adequate light to establish.
Organic Certification

We (a small farm) ship every week, on Wednesday!

Pick up available from our farm stand 542 Wootton Road, Metchosin

100% Canadian Grown in Metchosin, Vancouver Island, BC, Canada.

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Open Pollinated

Non-GMO

Frequently asked questions
Are products sold at the farm?

No.

We do have a farmstand that is open during the season: March/April through to June/July
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What is your Customer Satisfaction policy?

Mistakes happen and can be fixed. So missing items, wrong items, or even damaged items can be replaced.

We will always work with you to find an appropriate solution.

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Letter Mail can take up to 5-6 weeks.

Parcels can take up to 1-2 weeks.

We ship Wednesdays which can also lead to delays.
Are all your products 100% Canadian?

Yes. All our non GMO products are grown in Metchosin BC on 3 acres of Certified Organic land!
What is your refund policy?

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