Mint "Peppermint" Heirloom Seeds

Botanical mint, which is most closely aligned in flavour to peppermint, is a fast growing aromatic herb belonging to the mentha family. Due to its prolific growth habits the plant is quick to become root bound in small pots - which will strangle its health - and so growing in larger pots is recommended.

When to plant:

Zone 1: september - april

Zone 2: september - may

Zone 3: anytime

Zone 4: anytime

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Soil: it will grow in a wide range of soil conditions from free draining to damp. Make sure to integrate with plenty of compost and look to feed one a month with seaweed extract How to plant sow directly into a container and let it germinate and establish there, as mint can be invasive and a bit of a bully. Plant at least two seeds in each hole and keep moist until germinated.

Position: full sun to shaded, it will survive and thrive in most light conditions.