What does the cryptic crossword clue "Grow mint, eager to cook (9)" mean?

The definition is "Grow". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of MINTEAGER ("mint, eager") [anagram: "cook"] = GERMINATE; definition: "Grow" The answer is Germinate.

Grow mint, eager to cook (9)

Telegraph Prize Cryptic #3093 | 23 Across | 2021-01-31 flower

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