Peppermint - Herb Seeds NLS
Specifications
| Family |
Lamiaceae |
| Native region |
Europe / Mediterranean |
| Mature height |
30-60 cm |
| Growth rate |
Fast |
Care guide
| Sunlight |
Partial shade to morning sun |
| Watering |
Keep soil consistently moist; never let it dry out |
| Soil / mix |
Rich, moisture-retentive loam with compost |
| Fertilizer |
Liquid feed or compost tea every 3-4 weeks |
| Difficulty |
Easy |
Uses
<p>Leaves flavour <strong>chutneys, raita, mojitos, lemonade and herbal tea</strong>, and the menthol is used in home remedies for colds and digestion. The plant also helps repel some insects near doorways and pots.</p>
Growing tips
<p>Surface sow the tiny seeds and press lightly without burying (they need light to germinate); keep at 20-25°C. Germination takes 10-15 days. Mist gently to keep the surface damp. Transplant seedlings to pots when 4-5 cm tall, spacing 20-25 cm apart. Pinch tips regularly to bushy up. First leaf harvest begins about 60-70 days after sowing and continues for years.</p>