Peppermint seeds
Peppermint is a hardy perennial herb with a cooling, minty flavor and scent that is perfect for adding to teas, desserts, and savory dishes. Our peppermint seeds are carefully selected to ensure they produce healthy and vigorous plants with strong, fragrant leaves. With proper care, your peppermint plants will thrive and provide you with an abundant harvest for years to come.
Peppermint is not only great for culinary purposes, but it can be made to use essential oils, balms, salves, and teas as well. Peppermint is also a powerful companion plant as its strong fragrance wards off the bad bugs while attracting the good ones.
Seed count: approx. 150
Botanic name:
Mentha piperita L
Plant spacing:
12"-18" apart
Color:
Dark green foliage
Sowing depth:
1/8 inch (surface sow by sprinkling the seeds on the surface of the soil and pressing them down gently, but do not cover them as the seeds need light to germinate).
Sun requirements:
Full sun
Utilization:
Peppermint can be used in desserts, salads, hand-blended teas, or to create oils, tinctures, balms, and salves.
Frost Hardy:
Yes
Maturity days:
80-90 days
Life cycle:
Perennial
Can I start indoors:
Yes
Container friendly:
Yes
Other names:
Eucalyptus amygdalina
Vine Habit:
