Everything You Need to Know About Hydroponic Mint
Hydroponic mint offers a crisp, fresh flavor that’s delightful in the summer sun or around the fireplace in the dead of winter. It’s a favorite herb year-round, with plenty of seasonal sales opportunities. And best of all for our growers, it can thrive in a vertical greenhouse and is a hydroponic favorite! Learn more about how to grow and use hydroponic mint below.
How to Grow Hydroponic Mint
Hydroponic mint is a favorite, not just for its many uses and benefits but also because it’s exceptionally easy to grow. Once you get the conditions and nutrients right, you’ll be rewarded with a bounty of fresh, crisp mint leaves. Here are the conditions that mint prefers in a hydroponic system:
Mint needs 14-16 hours of sunlight (or grow lights) per day.
If you’re using grow lights, aim for blue spectrum lights to encourage growth.
Keep the temperature around your mint plants between 65-70°F in the day and 50-55°F at night.
Your water should remain at a pH range of 6.0-7.0 and an EC of 2.2-2.6.
Mint root systems should be constantly moist, so ensure they aren’t given time to dry out.
Avoid nutrient solutions designed to encourage flowering. Choose a simple and balanced formula for best results.
Hydroponic Mint Nutrition and Health
Mint is unquestionably delicious and nutritious too! While you likely won’t consume enough to meet the requirements for any specific nutrients, it does contain several vitamins and minerals. Just half an ounce (about ⅓ cup) of fresh mint will provide a gram of fiber, 12% of your daily allowance of vitamin A, 9% of iron, 8% of manganese, and 4% of folate. So go ahead and try a handful in your favorite salad.
Mint has also been used in traditional medicine for centuries. It’s a favorite ingredient for covering bad breath, and chewing the fresh leaves may actually help kill the bacteria that cause it. Today, many people also use it to relieve digestive symptoms, including those associated with irritable bowel syndrome.
It’s said to help improve brain function and, more specifically, memory. When applied to the skin, it can help relieve the pain associated with breastfeeding. And some swear by it as a home remedy for various cold symptoms too.
How to Use Hydroponic Mint
Mint is one of the most versatile herbs in most gardens. It’s useful in foods and beverages, sweet and savory recipes, and can be used raw or baked into your favorite treats. Add a sprig of mint to a glass of water or iced tea to elevate your drink or chop some on top of a salad. Stir fry it with your favorite veggies or bake it into your dessert. Or try one of these delicious minty recipes:
Sweet Bell Pepper and Tomato Salad With Mint Recipe - Real Simple
Fresh Mint and Lime Shortbread Cookies - Zesty South Indian Kitchen
Let Eden Green Technology Grow Hydroponic Mint for Your Business
If you’re considering adding fresh herbs like hydroponic mint to your offerings, Eden Green Technology is the perfect partner. We offer white-label services, meaning we’ll grow and package top-quality hydroponic mint — all you’ll need to do is add your brand name and stock it on your shelves.
With hydroponic produce from Eden Green, you can rest assured that you’re always getting the best, safest greens and herbs possible. We offer predictable yields on private-label fruits and vegetables that are always delivered fresh and always tasty.
If you want to add private-label fresh foods to your brand, contact our experts today. We’d love to discuss all of the amazing ways we can partner with your retail business!