Mentha x piperita
Mentha x piperita
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Its refreshing, cool-tasting leaves add zest to all kinds of cuisine.
Peppermint tastes great in sauces and pairs well with vegetable, meat, and potato dishes.
It also makes an excellent garnish for iced drinks, melons, and ice cream! The peppermint herb plant has been used for culinary purposes for centuries, and continues to be a popular ingredient in many dishes around the world.
Its refreshing, cooling flavor can enhance vegetables, meats, sauces, garnishes, and more. Its mildness means that it won’t overpower other flavors, making it an ideal choice for a wide variety of dishes.
Full Sun
12 - 15 Days
80 - 90 Days
12"+
18 - 36"
Average (1 - 2 in / week)
Characteristics: Attracts Pollinators
Botanical Name: Mentha x piperita
Fill Weight (grams): 0.1
Flavor: Cool and refreshing mint
Preparation Ideas: This versatile herb can be used in meat dishes, potato dishes, iced drinks, or iced cream to name a few
Plant Type: Herb
Plant Lifecycle: Perennial
Approximate Seed Count: 120 - 150
Landscape Use: Edible Garden
Disease Resistance: Deer Resistance|Rabbit Resistance|Wet Soil
Growing Season(s): Summer
Harvest/Bloom Season(s): Summer
Package Dimensions: 3.25 x 4.5"
Start seed indoors 8 to 10 weeks prior to last spring frost. Or, sow directly outdoors in partially shaded, moist soil. Thin or transplant when 2 inches tall. Harvest leaves as needed.
Planting Depth: 0.0625"
Seed Spacing: 12"
Nutrient Care Instructions: Apply SUPERthrive once per week. Soak in solution of 1/4 tsp per gal for 15 min. or longer depending on size and type.
A rampant grower, best confined to containers to restrict roots. If planting in the ground, plant in container leaving about an inch above the soil to contain spread. Store dried mint in an airtight container.
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