Farmers in Telchac Puerto, Yucatan, are starting the production and sale of mint in Mérida markets as the dry season begins. The plant, which thrives in humid and cold climates, is being planted and grown using natural fertilizer from henequen bagasse. The farmers are expecting to make a profit, especially in the later part of the year when the price of peppermint usually increases. They are also taking measures to protect the plant from the sun and pests such as wild grass and white fly.