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Peppermint Seeds
Mentha x piperita
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Peppermint is used to add a minty flavor to food. Pick the leaves from the plant anytime for fresh use in sauces, drinks and tea.
- SKU: 142217
Growing Information
Grows
Best In:
Full sun
Days to
Germination:
7 to 16 days
Water
Needs:
Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2") per week
Days to
Maturity:
60 days
Best
Container Size:
12"+
Key Features
- Plant Type: Herb
- Botanical Name: Mentha x piperita
- Fill Weight (grams): 0.1
- Approximate Seed Count: 800-900
- Characteristics: attracts pollinators | aggressive grower
- Planting Method: Start Indoors
- Seed Type: Open Pollinated
- Water Needs: Average 2.5-5 cm (1-2") per week
- Flavor: Cool and refreshing mint
- Disease Resistance: deer resistant
- Tolerance: tolerant of poor soils
- Preparation Ideas: The addition of chopped mint leaves to creamy salad dressings or vinaigrettes adds robust flavor to salads.
Instructions
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Growing Instructions:
- Planting Depth: 3 mm (1/8")
- Plant Spacing: 40 cm (16")
- Row Spacing: 40 cm (16")
- Instructions for Nutrient Care: Feed plants SUPERthrive once per week. Mix 1.2 ml (1/4 tsp) per 4L (1 gallon) of water in a watering can and apply solution to the base of the plants.
Start Mint seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost in your area. Follow the seed depth and spacing guidelines indicated below. Once all danger of frost has passed, seedlings should be hardened off before planting into their growing location. Seedlings should be transplanted according to the plant spacing directions below. Pick a location sheltered from the wind and receives at least 6 hours of sun per day. Regularly monitor your plants and ensure that the soil remains moist, but not soggy while they establish themselves in their new environment.
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Suggestions
- Mint has a tendency to overpower the garden if not kept in check. Cut the bottom from a container, place the container in a hole in the garden, fill with soil and plant the mint inside the container.
Growing Suggestions:
- Water your mint during long dry spells. It is also important to water it regularly in the early days after planting as the young plants are still quite sensitive.
- Mint can be aggressive and choose with care where you plant it.
- To control the spread of mint, the best way is first plant it in a pot and then place the pot in the ground or a larger container with soil. Rotate the pot by a quarter turn every few weeks to prevent the roots from escaping through the drainage holes. This will help to limit the growth and spread of the plant.
- The best time to harvest mint leaves is right before the flowers appear, usually midway through the growing season. However, you can start collecting individual leaves as soon as the plants reach a height of at least 10 cm (4").
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