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ReneeG
Jun 06, 2018Explorer
We grow spearmint and I planted it specifically for Mojitos! It is drought resistant. In fact I never water it and it grows like crazy. The earwigs and slugs like it so I sprinkle diatomaceous earth at the base to keep these pests away otherwise they will eat holes all over the leaves and it ruins the appearance for the Mojito! In late summer, the mint blooms and attracts pollinators. It's just lovely and smells good too. Ours must grow about 4 foot high. Every winter we cut it down to the ground and it regrows each spring. It is invasive so you do have to keep a check on it. I'll find it growing clear across the yard! More than likely from birds or insects spreading the seeds. When we aren't using it for Mojitos, I'll take a bunch of fresh leaves and steep them straight into hot water in a pitcher. Let it sit for an hour, drain the leaves out and chill it. It's the best tea! You sleep wonderfully after drinking it.
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