{"product_id":"ginger-mint-live-plant-cutting-6-8-fresh-herb-starter","title":"Ginger Mint Live Plant Cutting (6-8\") | Fresh Herb Starter","description":"\u003ch1\u003eGinger Mint Live Plant Cutting\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003eMentha × gracilis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd a distinctive twist to your herb garden with Ginger Mint, an aromatic mint variety known for its refreshing mint character and subtle spicy notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vigorous herb is a lovely choice for teas, infused beverages, culinary recipes, container gardens, and pollinator-friendly growing spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach cutting is freshly harvested from plants grown at our Blue Ridge Mountain homestead and carefully prepared for shipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Will Receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne fresh Ginger Mint cutting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 6–8 inches long\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne rockwool rooting cube\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasic care and propagation instructions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for an unrooted plant cutting—not an established, rooted plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause each cutting is naturally grown and individually harvested, its size, branching, leaf shape, color, and overall appearance may vary from the listing photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Gardeners Love Ginger Mint\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRefreshing mint character with subtle spicy notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for herbal teas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA flavorful addition to infused water and summer beverages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUseful in a variety of culinary recipes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast-growing and generally easy to propagate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for containers, raised beds, and herb gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFragrant foliage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttractive to visiting pollinators when allowed to flower\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlavor and aroma can vary according to season, maturity, sunlight, temperature, soil, and other growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMentha × gracilis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ginger Mint\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial herb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; prefers consistently moist, well-draining soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spreading\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMint spreads readily through underground runners. Growing Ginger Mint in a container is recommended when you want to limit its spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGarden performance and winter hardiness depend on the purchaser’s climate, growing zone, soil, planting location, and care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRooting Your Cutting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour Ginger Mint cutting may be rooted in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoist potting soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRockwool\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA suitable hydroponic system\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the cutting consistently moist and place it in bright, indirect light while roots begin to develop. If rooting in water, replace the water regularly. If rooting in soil or rockwool, keep the medium moist but not waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe included rockwool cube can be used as a propagation medium after the cutting arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Information About Live Cuttings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is a living, unrooted plant cutting. Successful rooting and future plant growth depend on shipping conditions, temperature, handling, planting method, moisture, light, climate, and ongoing care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe carefully select and package each cutting, but rooting success and future plant performance cannot be guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease unpack your cutting promptly after delivery and place it in water or an appropriate propagation medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf The Robertson Rottie Ranch makes an error with your order or is unable to fulfill it, we will address the issue in accordance with our Return \u0026amp; Refund Policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant: Care Immediately After Delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease unpack your cutting immediately after delivery and remove all shipping materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the lower portion of the stem in clean, room-temperature water for a minimum of 48 hours. Keep all leaves above the waterline, with only the lower stem and at least one propagation node in the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis recovery period allows the cutting to rehydrate and recover from normal shipping stress before rooting begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the recovery period:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the cutting in bright, indirect light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep it away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplace the water if it becomes cloudy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not add fertilizer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not allow any leaves to remain submerged\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemporary wilting or softness can occur after shipping and does not necessarily indicate that the cutting is damaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRooting Your Cutting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the initial 48-hour recovery period, continue rooting the cutting using one of these methods:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the stem and propagation node in clean water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the stem and propagation node into a pre-soaked rockwool cube supplied with water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the leaves above the waterline and do not allow the rockwool cube to dry out. Provide bright, indirect light while roots develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not transfer the cutting into soil immediately after delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow the cutting to remain in water or water-supplied rockwool until several healthy roots have developed and the roots are at least two inches long. Once the roots reach that length, the cutting may be transplanted into an appropriate potting mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRooting time varies according to the plant variety, temperature, light, water quality, and other growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive plant orders are generally processed within 1–5 business days and normally ship Monday through Wednesday to reduce the likelihood of weekend carrier delays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTracking information will be provided when your order ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive cuttings are available for purchase only when we are actively accepting and fulfilling plant orders. If seasonal temperatures or severe weather require us to pause live-plant shipping, this listing will be marked unavailable until ordering resumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustomers are responsible for confirming that this plant can legally be shipped to and grown at their destination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrom Our Homestead to Yours\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cutting is grown and freshly harvested by Mountain Moon Apothecary, the botanical and herb-growing line of The Robertson Rottie Ranch, in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThank you for supporting our small mountain homestead.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Robertson Rottie Ranch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48527746269433,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0815\/2927\/4617\/files\/89a568e4-48b0-481b-9a60-17703ef6f819.png?v=1781383406","url":"https:\/\/therobertsonrottieranch.com\/products\/ginger-mint-live-plant-cutting-6-8-fresh-herb-starter","provider":"The Robertson Rottie Ranch, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}