Peppermint Seeds – Mentha piperita

Peppermint Seeds – Mentha piperita

A hardy perennial herb producing strong, dark green leaves with a refreshing peppermint flavour. Peppermint is ideal for herb gardens, pots, and shaded areas, providing a useful and aromatic harvest throughout the year.
Each packet contains 1000 seeds.

Planting Instructions:

Sowing Time: Spring, summer, autumn and winter

Position: Damp, shady conditions

Soil: Moist, well-drained soil

Sowing Depth: Surface sow – lightly press fine seed into the surface of the soil

Spacing: 30cm apart

Germination Time: 16-20 days

Flowering Time: Summer

Growing Tips:

Keep soil consistently moist during germination and early growth.

Peppermint prefers cool, damp and shady conditions and can be grown directly in the garden or in pots.

Harvest leaves as required throughout the growing season.

If storing, peppermint is best frozen rather than dried to help retain its flavour.

As a vigorous perennial, growing peppermint in containers can help keep it contained and prevent it spreading throughout the garden.