Black Mint – Huacatay 100 Seeds | Peruvian Culinary Herb | Bold Minty-Anise Flavor | Traditional Andean Plant
$9.99
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Grow an essential South American herb with Black Mint (Huacatay, Tagetes minuta), a traditional Peruvian culinary and medicinal plant prized for its intense minty, citrus, and anise-like aroma. Huacatay is a key ingredient in classic Peruvian dishes, especially ají sauces, stews, potatoes, meats, and herb pastes.
This fast-growing annual produces tall plants with finely divided aromatic leaves and small yellow flowers that attract beneficial insects. Huacatay is easy to grow in warm weather and thrives in garden beds and large containers. Leaves are best harvested fresh but can also be dried or frozen for later use.
You will receive:
✔️ 100 fresh, viable seeds
✔️ Open-pollinated, non-GMO
✔️ Carefully packaged for successful sowing
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Black Mint / Huacatay
Botanical Name: Tagetes minuta
Plant Type: Annual herb
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile
Height: 3–6 feet
Days to Harvest: 60–80 days
Bloom Time: Summer to fall
Cold Stratification: Not required
Ideal for culinary gardens, ethnobotanical gardens, warm climates, large containers, and companion planting.
Black Mint – Huacatay 100 Seeds | Peruvian Culinary Herb | Bold Minty-Anise Flavor | Traditional Andean Plant
$9.99