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
Days to Germination:
7 to 16 days
Days to Maturity:
60 days
Best Container Size:
12"+
Key Features
Product Weight: 70 milligrams / Approximately 500-600 seeds
Flavor: Cool and refreshing mint
Preparation Ideas: The addition of chopped mint leaves to creamy salad dressings or vinaigrettes adds robust flavor to salads.
Seed Type: Open Pollinated
Plant Type: Herb
Latin Name: Mentha x piperita
Instructions
Start seed indoors 6-8 weeks prior to last spring frost. Harvest leaves as needed.
Planting Depth: 3 mm (1/8")
Plantling Spacing: 40 cm (16")
Row Spacing: 40 cm (16")
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.