Peppermint
Peppermint is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Peppermint is prone to cross-pollination so when growing it from seed, there is likely to be some variation in the plants. It is a herbaceous perennial, growing to 60 - 100 cm in height; cut the plants back to the ground after flowering. It is mainly used for herb tea, the closely related spearmint has a milder taste and is used in the traditional mint sauce. To harvest and dry for tea, cut the stems before flowering begins and hang the bunches in a cool, dry place. In small gardens always grow mint in a large container, to avoid it taking over. Sow the seeds in spring when the soil is 21 - 25°C. It will grow in full sun or semi-shade, in temperate, subtropical and tropical areas. Peppermint propagates easily from cuttings.
Product: Peppermint
Product type: SEED (250)
Botanical name: Mentha x piperita
Peppermint is prone to cross-pollination so when growing it from seed, it is likely some variation will occur. It is mainly used for herb tea, the closely related spearmint has a milder taste and is used in the traditional mint sauce. To harvest and dry for tea, cut the stems before flowering begins and hang the bunches in a cool, dry place. In small gardens always grow mint in a large container, to avoid it taking over.
Plant type: Herbaceous perennial
Plant height: 60 - 100 cm
Sow when: Germinate best at 21 - 25°C soil temp.
Temperate: Spring
Subtropical: Spring; in a semi-shaded position
Tropical: All year, but in a moist position
Germination: 2 - 3 weeks
Depth: 5 mm deep, cover seed lightly; keep moist until germinated
Position: Full sun or semi-shade
Sow where: Sow into seedling trays; do not over-water
Soil type: Fertile, moist soil pH 6 - 7; keep mulched
Details: Cut plants back to the ground after flowering; it propagates easily from cuttings
*Good for bees
250 seeds per packet
Mentha x piperita
Herbaceous perennial
Peppermint
Peppermint is prone to cross-pollination so when growing it from seed, there is likely to be some variation in the plants. It is a herbaceous perennial, growing to 60 - 100 cm in height; cut the plants back to the ground after flowering. It is mainly used for herb tea, the closely related spearmint has a milder taste and is used in the traditional mint sauce. To harvest and dry for tea, cut the stems before flowering begins and hang the bunches in a cool, dry place. In small gardens always grow mint in a large container, to avoid it taking over. Sow the seeds in spring when the soil is 21 - 25°C. It will grow in full sun or semi-shade, in temperate, subtropical and tropical areas. Peppermint propagates easily from cuttings.