Vietnamese Mint Seeds

Vietnamese Mint is a fragrant annual herb widely used in traditional Vietnamese cuisine. Valued for its refreshing aroma and distinctive flavor, this attractive herb produces lush green foliage with a pleasant mint-like fragrance accented by subtle hints of basil and lemon.

A staple ingredient in many Vietnamese dishes, Kinh Gioi is commonly served fresh alongside noodles, soups, salads, spring rolls, and grilled meats. In addition to its culinary value, the plant's attractive foliage and compact growth habit make it an excellent choice for containers, herb gardens, and patio plantings.

Fast growing and easy to cultivate, Vietnamese Mint provides a continual harvest of flavorful leaves throughout the growing season.

• Traditional herb used extensively in Vietnamese cuisine.
• Excellent fresh in salads, noodle dishes, and spring rolls.
• Popular garnish for soups, grilled meats, and seafood dishes.
• Can be added to herbal teas and fresh beverages.
• Attractive foliage for containers and herb gardens.
• Flowers attract bees and beneficial pollinators.

Vietnamese Mint grows exceptionally well in containers. Choose a pot at least 10 to 12 inches wide with good drainage and fill it with a rich, moisture-retentive potting mix.

Place containers in full sun to partial shade. In warmer climates, light afternoon shade helps maintain tender foliage and vigorous growth. Keep soil consistently moist, as plants perform best when they receive regular watering.

Frequent harvesting encourages dense, bushy growth and a continuous supply of fresh leaves.

• Sow seeds on the surface of moist seed-starting mix.
• Press seeds lightly into the soil without deeply covering them.
• Light aids germination.
• Maintain temperatures of 70-80 degrees.
• Keep soil evenly moist during germination.
• Seeds typically germinate in 7-14 days.
• Provide bright light once seedlings emerge.

• Botanical Name: Elsholtzia ciliata
• Common Name: Vietnamese Mint, Kinh Gioi
• Plant Type: Annual Herb
• Height: 12-24 inches
• Spread: 12-18 inches
• Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Water Requirements: Moderate
• Soil: Rich, well-draining soil
• Container Size: 10-12 inches minimum diameter
• Days to Harvest: Approximately 50-70 days

Begin harvesting leaves once plants are well established and actively growing. Snip stems regularly to encourage branching and fresh growth. Young leaves offer the most tender texture and finest flavor.

Leaves are best used fresh but may also be dried for later use. Frequent harvesting helps maintain a compact, productive plant throughout the season.

Vietnamese Mint combines culinary tradition, ornamental beauty, and ease of cultivation in one rewarding herb. Its refreshing fragrance, flavorful foliage, rapid growth, and adaptability to containers make it an excellent addition to herb gardens and patio planters. Whether used in authentic Vietnamese dishes or simply enjoyed as a fragrant garden herb, Kinh Gi?i provides abundant harvests and attractive greenery all season long.