Peppermint Mint Seeds

Mentha x piperita is a natural hybrid of Mentha spicata and Mentha aquatica. Its dark, green leaves have a characteristic sweetish, strong scent and an aromatic, warm, pungent taste, with a cooling aftertaste. It’s probably the most important commercial aromatic herb in the world, believed to have been first cultivated in ancient Egypt, although its official cultivation record begins in England in 1750. Since then, peppermint oil has developed a wide application in the flavouring of food, drinks and pharmaceutical preparations. At home, the plant’s leaves and flowers can be dried for teas or used in stews and sauces.  

Mentha x piperita, 50 seeds

Plant size: Height 70 cm, Width 70 cm

Container size: Height 30 cm, Width 30 cm

Companion: Radish, onions, carrot, tomatoes, eggplants, peppers

How to grow: Sowing - Indoor - not required, Outdoor Apr-Jun, Timing - Germination 10-15 days, Harvesting 60-90 days  Spacing - Sowing 5 cm; Depth 0,5cm, Thinning 10cm

Growing: Partial shade to full sun, Well-drained, light and moist soil, Regular abundent watering, Feeding - not neccessery 

Caring: Peppermint generally grows best in moist, shaded locations, where it expands quickly through its underground rhizomes. However, consider growing it in containers, as this bully plant could become hard to control over time.

Harvesting: Pick mint leaves individually only as needed. If you aren’t using the mint immediately, place the stems in a glass of water for three to seven days to preserve scent and flavour.

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