A hybrid mint plant characterized by an essential oil composition profile, methods of cultivating the hybrid mint plant, and methods of producing an essential oil composition with the essential oil composition profile using the hybrid mint plant are disclosed.

Peppermint plant selection 18-14-185, denominated ‘Palisade’ peppermint is a new Mentha x piperita cultivar that produces an essential oil different in composition than commercially grown mint varieties known to the Inventor. The essential oil is similar to standard Peppermint plant oil in components composition but differs substantially in the ratio of said components. Organoleptically, it differs from typical peppermint oil. It is more resistant to Verticillium dahliae mint wilt than current commercially grown varieties. Furthermore, ‘Palisade’ produces an oil type that varies minimally in oil profile based on plant maturity.

A hybrid mint plant characterized by an essential oil composition profile, methods of cultivating the hybrid mint plant, and methods of producing an essential oil composition with the essential oil composition profile using the hybrid mint plant are disclosed.

Mint selection 13-39-9, denominated ‘Kennewick’ peppermint is a new Mentha piperita cultivar that produces an essential oil different in composition and has a compact plant type and resistance to mint rust (Puccinia menthae) and mint wilt (Verticillium dahliae).

Mint selection 13-A36-13, denominated ‘Klondike’ peppermint is a new Mentha sp. cultivar that produces a unique essential oil, improved yield of essential oil, and increased resistance to mint rust and wilt.

A hybrid mint plant characterized by an essential oil composition profile, methods of cultivating the hybrid mint plant, and methods of producing an essential oil composition with the essential oil composition profile using the hybrid mint plant are disclosed.

Mint selection 13-S12-2, denominated ‘Jefferson spearmint ’ is a new Mentha sp. cultivar that produces an essential oil different in composition and has a compact plant type and resistance to mint wilt (Verticillium dahliae).

Peppermint plant selection 18-14-185, denominated ‘Palisade’ peppermint is a new Mentha sp. cultivar that produces an essential oil different in composition than commercially grown mint varieties known to the Inventor. The essential oil is similar to standard Peppermint plant oil in components composition but differs substantially in the ratio of said components. Organoleptically, it differs from typical peppermint oil. It is more resistant to Verticillium dahliae mint wilt than current commercially grown varieties. Furthermore, ‘Palisade’ produces an oil type that varies minimally in oil profile based on plant maturity.

A new and distinct variety of M. x piperita, ‘Columbia’ is characterized by its unique oil chemistry and sweet complex flavor profile. The new varietal offers a M. x piperita variety that has strong resistance to diseases such as Verticillium Wilt and Mint Rust.

A new and distinct variety of Mentha canadensis, ‘Umpqua’ is characterized by its unique oil flavor profile providing for a distinct long-lasting mouth cooling sensation. The new varietal offers an oil with a very clean, fresh mouthfeel and intense nasal properties with strong cooling characteristic sensations that increase as it is experienced. ‘Umpqua’ also has strong disease resistance and can grow in areas typically infected by mint diseases.