Peppermint
Eco Heirloom
Information
Mentha piperita contains spearmint oil and smells of menthol. It winters over without problems. This mint is used for tea, sweets etc. A portion contains about 600 seeds.
| Product number: | K475 |
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| Scientific name: | Mentha piperita |
| Botanic family: | The Mint Family - Lamiaceae |
| Organic: | Yes |
| Lifespan: | Perennial |
| F1 Hybrid: | No |
| New variety: | No |
| Sowing time: | Pre-cultivate: April–June |
| Sowing depth: | 0,2 cm |
| Germination time: | 10–20 days |
| Plant spacing: | 20–30 cm |
| Row spacing: | 40–50 cm |
| Height: | 40–50 cm |
| Plant location: | Sun |
| Harvest/blooming: | June–August |
| Seeds/g: | 12000 seeds |
| Other: | Light germinating |
| Heirloom variety: | Yes |
Cultivation advice
Sowing
They should be sown very shallowly indoors 6-8 weeks before setting out when the risk of frost is over.Spacing
Keep 20-30cm between the plants!Harvest
Harvest leaves before the plant blooms.Seed
12000 seeds/g.A portion contains about 500 seeds.
