Herb Peppermint Mentha Piperata
Herb Peppermint Mentha Piperata. Perennial-Permanent Plant. This zesty perennial herb is a spreading plant producing strongly aromatic, dark green leaves. Hardy 18 to 30 inch plant used fresh or dried in teas, candies, jellies, drinks, fruit dishes, and potpourri. Popular herb to use as a garnish, in tea or may be added to vegetable dishes. Use leaves fresh or dried. May be grown indoors or outdoors.
THIS IS THE TRUE PEPPERMINT (Mentha x piperata) !
Cultivation advice Herb Peppermint Mentha Piperata
Days To Germination: 12-21
Planting Depth: 1/4 �C 1/8 inch
Spacing, Plant: 12-18 inches
Light: Sunny Location
 For an early harvest, start seeds indoors in April or sow outdoors in May through July in a sunny location with well-drained soil.
Barely cover seed with 1/8 �C 1/4 inch of fine soil.Thin and transplant when seedlings are 2 inches high. When starting seeds indoors, do not plant outdoors until danger of frost is past.
Set plants approximately 12-18 inches apart.
Plant in part sun and shade. Likes moist, but not con