Peppermint (Mentha piperita) — perennial, 30–90 cm, cross of water and spearmint, tea and cocktails.
Peppermint (Mentha piperita) is the classic mint. Perennial, needs sunny or part-shaded spot and regular watering. Derived from a cross of water mint and spearmint. 30–90 cm tall.
Growing
Sow in March. Row and plant spacing 30 cm, sowing depth 0.5 cm.
Mint tea (for stomach), mojito, fruit salad, chocolate desserts, herbal candy.
Product details
Seed informationUntreated
Life cyclePerennial
Plant height (cm)30 cm
Harvest time (flowering time for flower seeds)June, July, August
Row spacing (cm)30 cm
Plant spacing (cm)30 cm
Sowing timeMarch
Planting timeMay
Sowing depth (cm)0.5 cm
Seeds per gram15000
Avg. germination time (days)15-20 days
Optimal germination temp. (°C)18-20 °C