The aroma of strawberry mint is particularly intense in summer. If you overwinter the plant warm, you can harvest leaves and flowers all year round. Wintering is not only possible on the windowsill, but can also take place outdoors.
Mulch protects the strawberry mint from severe frost
winter protection
Strawberry mint is considered hardy and will survive the winter outdoors if temperatures do not drop below -4 °C. If the thermometer falls below this value, additional winter protection is advisable.
How to protect the kitchen herb:
- cut back to the ground in autumn
- Place brushwood, straw or pine branches on the substrate
- water on frost-free days
pot plants
If the herb is cultivated in a plastic pot with holes, it can spend the winter outdoors in mild regions. Bury the strawberry mint and the tub in the ground. Optimal water drainage is important. In the harsh winter months, you should hibernate the plant indoors.