{"product_id":"black-mint-huacatay-100-seeds-peruvian-culinary-herb-bold-minty-anise-flavor-traditional-andean-plant","title":"Black Mint – Huacatay 100 Seeds | Peruvian Culinary Herb | Bold Minty-Anise Flavor | Traditional Andean Plant","description":"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.\n\nThis 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.\n\nYou will receive:\n✔️ 100 fresh, viable seeds\n✔️ Open-pollinated, non-GMO\n✔️ Carefully packaged for successful sowing\n\n🌼 Growing Information\n\nCommon Name: Black Mint \/ Huacatay\nBotanical Name: Tagetes minuta\nPlant Type: Annual herb\nSun Requirements: Full sun\nSoil: Well-drained, moderately fertile\nHeight: 3–6 feet\nDays to Harvest: 60–80 days\nBloom Time: Summer to fall\nCold Stratification: Not required\n\nIdeal for culinary gardens, ethnobotanical gardens, warm climates, large containers, and companion planting.","brand":"FaithFolkStudio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51589399216449,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0980\/0758\/0993\/files\/e19c837e-il_fullxfull.7540534434_gk9y.jpg?v=1775786988","url":"https:\/\/faithfolkstudio.com\/products\/black-mint-huacatay-100-seeds-peruvian-culinary-herb-bold-minty-anise-flavor-traditional-andean-plant","provider":"FaithFolkStudio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}