- Mint is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region, with several common species including Japanese mint, pepper mint, and spear mint. - Mint grows best in medium to fertile soil in sunny locations with adequate irrigation. It is propagated through stolons and established through planting in winter months. - Harvesting occurs over multiple cuttings when leaves start to yellow, yielding fresh herb or distilled mint oil high in menthol and other compounds. Proper drying, distillation, purification and storage is needed to extract and maintain the quality of the mint oil.