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Species

  • Wormwood
    Plant used for centuries as a repellent for moths, insecticide in general and as tea or spray to repel slugs and snails.
  • Wormwood "Powis Castle"
    It is a hybrid between artemisia absinthium and artemisia aborescens.
  • Common Rosemary
    Great to pread in barbecues on the embers of burning coal, perfuming the meat and spread a pleasant odor in the environment.
  • Creeping Rosemary
    Few people know the variety of creeping rosemary which is grown as an ornamental plant.
  • Lavender
    Highly cultivated for the extraction of essential oil and widely used in perfumery and hygiene products.
  • Lavender 'allardi'
    This plant comes from the intersection of lavandula dentata with lavandula angustifolia.
  • Aloe vera
    Aloe Vera has been used as a medicinal plant since ancient civilizations.
  • Calendula
    Also known as pot marigold, it is an excellent natural insecticide.
  • Chamomile
    The word camomile comes from the Greek term chamaimelon, which means "creeping apple.
  • Indian Cress
    Indian Cress is an edible plant, rich in vitamin C.
  • Thistle
    The thistle flower is one of the three ingredients indispensable to the making of Serra da Estrela Cheese, along with milk and salt. It is also used in the manufacture of other cheeses such as Azeitão Cheese and Flor de Guía Cheese (born in the Spanish Canary Islands).

    It attracts pollinating insects.

  • Wild Teasel
    Its inflorescences were used to card the wool, hence its name.
  • Field Horsetail
    The horsetail belongs to the equisetaceae family and is characterized by being a vivacious herbaceous plant.

    It is a medicinal plant to which are attributed therapeutic and mineral properties essential to health, in addition to acting in the fight against flu and colds and have many advantages for the body.
  • Lemon Balm
    Widely used to ensure a good night's sleep.
  • Coriander
    Coriander, is an annual plant of the Apiaceae family.
  • Mexican Marigold
    This is edible flower. It can be used in the preparation of various salads and dishes.
  • Echinacea
    It is able to increase the responsiveness of the immune system.
  • Echinacea angustifolia
    Echinacea acts as a natural antibiotic. It is widely used today in traditional medicine.
  • Lemon Grass
    Plant whose popularity in Portugal earned a gold stars to two Portuguese brands in the international competition "Great Taste Awards".
  • Curry Plant
    The essential oil of curry plant is very rare and precious, the most powerful and well-known anti hematona.
  • Tarragon
    Is a very typical seasoning in French cuisine.
  • Fennel
    This plant is spontaneous in the Azores and Madeira.
  • St. John's Wort
    It is perhaps the only Portuguese plant with the name of a region.
  • Hyssop
    Plant with the most varied medicional uses.
  • Hart's pennyroyal
    Especially popular in Algarve, where it is used as an aromatic herb to flavor the stews.
  • Bowles apple mint
    Has a scent and flavour similar to apples or pineapples.
  • Water mint
    Have a strong and minty taste and exudes an intense perfume.
  • Pineapple mint
    With a slight scent of pineapple, it is great to use in salads, fruit salads and juices.
  • Chocolate mint
    Sweet and refreshing aroma that seems like the popular chocolate, "After Eight".
  • Peppermint
    Very used in the manufacture of chewing gums and toothpastes.
  • Spearmint
    One of its most popular uses is as a medicinal plant.
  • Swedish Ivy
    The most cultivated variety of this plant is Plectranthus forsteri marginatus, whose name comes from its attractive green foliage with white margins.
  • Swedish Ivy
    Perennial plant that releases a pleasant and intense aroma.
  • Lavandin
    It has one of the strongest fragrances among the lavenders.
  • Lemon verbana
    One of the most popular plants used in teas in Portugal, earned gold stars to two Portuguese brands in the international competition "Great Taste Awards".
  • Bay laurel
    Symbol of nobility and immortality, the extremities of laurel have therapeutic properties.
  • Basil
    Used in traditional Margherita pizza and as a basic ingredient of Genoese pesto.
  • Basil
    Used in cooking gives a special touch to the dishes because its leaves have a beautiful coloration.
  • Marjoram
    It offers sweet flavors of citrus and pine.
  • Strawberry tree
    Also known as "autumn strawberry"
  • Myrtus
    Its leaves have a scent similar to that of orange leaves.
  • Oregano
    Rich in Vitamine C and essential oils.
  • Globe Amaranth
    Ideal for producing dried flower arrangements and attracting butterflies. It can also be used to treat colds.
  • Globe Amaranth
    The flowers of this plant are conseideres an excellent expectorant.
  • Rio Grande globe amaranth
    It has properties that act at the level of the throat and voice.
  • Helichrysum Stoechas
    It is often found on uncultivated land, dry/sandy and on roadside.
  • Pennyroyal
    One of the best known species of the genus Mentha. Its essential oil is poisonous and is particularly dangerous for pregnant women.
  • French lavender
    The most popular product of this plant is honey, there are several regions of Portugal experts in french lavender honey production.
  • Elderberry
    Elderberry is a medicinal plant widely used to treat colds or flu.
  • Parsley
    Parsley is a biennial herbaceous plant but can also be cultivated as an annual plant and is widely cultivated as a condiment or vegetable.
  • Pineapple sage
    Presents hairy stems , tubular red flowers and a unique aroma of pineapple.
  • Sage
    The word salvia is derived from the Latin salvere, which means "to be in good health".
  • Cotton Lavender
    Low in stature, it has a finely divided dense branching with gray foliage and a yellow flower.
  • Winter Savory
    It combines perfectly with all legumes.
  • Stevia
    It's dry leaf is 10 times sweeter thane cane sugar and much healthier.
  • Mastic thyme
    Also known as pure salt, is widely used in cooking as a substitute for salt.
  • Common thyme
    Used as a spice and as a medicinal herb, it is grown for thousands of years.
  • Orange thyme
    Plant with a pleasant citrus aroma, similar to orange.
  • Citrus thyme
    It has a delicious lemon scent.
  • Broadleaved thyme
    It has extremely aromatic leaves and beautiful pink and lilac flowers.
  • Creeping Thyme
    Very used and known in regions near water.
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Hortelã Chocolate

Chocolate mint

Mentha x piperita Chocolate

Mentha x piperita chocolate arise from the cross between Mentha aquatica and Mentha spicata.

It's commonly called chocolate mint.

The plants of the genus mentha, intersect easily, giving rise to several hybrid plants, such as chocolate mint.

<b>Alvéolo</b> - Altura da planta varia entre 4 a 10 cm Alvéolo - Altura da planta varia entre 4 a 10 cm
<b>Vaso 0.5L</b> - Altura da planta varia entre 7cm a 15cm Vaso 0.5L - Altura da planta varia entre 7cm a 15cm
<b>Vaso 0.8L</b> - Altura da planta varia entre 10cm a 25cm Vaso 0.8L - Altura da planta varia entre 10cm a 25cm
<b>Vaso 1.5L</b> - Altura da planta varia entre 15cm a 35cm Vaso 1.5L - Altura da planta varia entre 15cm a 35cm
Alveoli (cuttings)
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from 5001 0,26€
Nursery pot 0.5L
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11 a 50 1,66€
from 51 1,60€
Nursery pot 0.8L
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11 a 50 3,14€
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Nursery pot 1.5L
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* Os preços apresentados já incluem IVA (6%) à taxa legal em vigor.
The images and photographs used on the website are merely illustrative of the final product. The size and state of development of the plant ordered may not correspond to the image, and may vary depending on the season.
Cultivation

It is spread trough rizhomes taken from grown plants that can be planted directly in soil or in pots.

They like temperate climate and support very low temperatures.

The cultivation area must be well protected from the wind, with sun or partial shade, preferably in a soil rich in organic matter and moist.

Most mentha species are invasive and can spread over a wide area, one of the ways to restrict their growth is plant them in pots and flowerbeds.

History

There are many species of mint and Mentha, mint is originary from the Mediterranean region.

It was widely used by the Romans in perfumes and baths, it is believed that it was through them that she was introduced in Europe.

According to the ancients, know them all was as difficult as count the sparks coming out of the Mount Etna volcano.

The Mint Chocolate arise from the cross between Mentha aquatica and Mentha spicata.

Utilization

The common features of all varieties of Mentha is that they help to repel mosquitoes, flies, ants, mice and other small rodents. Therefore, it is excellent to plant near chicken coops or certain flowers like roses and petunias.

It can also be used in cooking and flavor for biscuits, pies, cakes, ice creams and as well in beauty products.

Therapeutic properties and indications: anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, strengthens the immune system, prevent respiratory disorders, allergies and eczemas, aid in the digestion, headaches and stomach and increases bone strength.

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Peppermint

Very used in the manufacture of chewing gums and toothpastes.

hortela vulgar

Spearmint

One of its most popular uses is as a medicinal plant.

hortela ananas

Pineapple mint

With a slight scent of pineapple, it is great to use in salads, fruit salads and juices.

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Hart's pennyroyal

Especially popular in Algarve, where it is used as an aromatic herb to flavor the stews.

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Water mint

Have a strong and minty taste and exudes an intense perfume.

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