Mint (Mentha piperita) Grow Your Own Seeds

Mint (Mentha piperita)

Sow Indoors: March- May.

Sow Outdoors: May- June.

Row Width: 12" / 30cm.

Harvest: When required.

Mint (Mentha piperita): Mint is an extremely popular, versatile herb, with a range of uses from garnishing cocktails to roast lamb! As well as being a wonderful addition to food and drinks, Mint is a natural insect repellant, so would be ideally placed around a patio area, where it can be in arms reach whilst keeping mosquitos away.

A popular versatile herb, mostly known as an ideal accompaniment to lamb. Also great when added to boiled new potatoes and peas. Can help aid indigestion.Indoor Planting: Sow seeds on top of soil in trays of moist compost, do not cover the seeds. Be careful not to over-water. Cover with polythene and store in a warm place at an approx. temperature of 21-24-°c (70-75-°f). Remove the polythene once germination starts.Growing On: When the seedlings are strong enough to handle they can be transplanted into bigger pots or trays. Do not overcrowd the plants and keep in a warm, light position. Once all chance of frost has passed the plants can be transplanted direct into your desired location. Harden off first.Outdoor Planting: Sow seeds 0.5cm deep direct in growing bed. Keep the soil moist, and be careful not to over-water. When large enough to handle thin to 12" (30cm).