Mint Peppermint
Mentha x piperata
Peppermint is an easy-go-grow, versatile herb that has many uses. The foliage of peppermint has a hot, rich mint aroma when crushed or dried and both the leaves and flowers can be used.
You can harvest your peppermint as needed throughout the growing season, regular picking helps the plant grow fuller. If you would like to harvest the entire plant at once, wait until just before flowering.
Peppermint grows best in full to part sun with fertile, moist, well-drained soil.
We recommend planting Peppermint in containers, as it can grow aggressively in the ground. Remove flowers before they set seed to stop any unwanted spread.
Seasonal Availability: Typically available April through June, depending on suppliers availability.
Characteristics
Hardiness: Zone 4
Does Not Require Cross-Pollination
Care
Full sun outdoors (6-8+ hours of direct sun) and Part shade outdoors (4 hours of direct sun)
Let top 1-2" dry out before watering again.
If it is planted in a pot, it should have a drainage hole to reduce the likelihood of root rot caused by water accumulating in the bottom of the pot.
Increase watering in the heat of summer and watch for wilting or browning as signs to increase watering frequency.
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