Description

Best Grown: Outdoors or in containers (containers help prevent spreading)
Sowing Time: March–July
Plant Out: April onwards for early sowings, once frost risk has passed
Harvest Time: May–October (approx. 8–10 weeks from sowing; perennial harvests in future years)
Spacing: Plant 20–30 cm apart or grow in individual pots
Height: Grows approx. 40–60 cm tall
Difficulty: Easy

Why grow it?

• Strong, refreshing peppermint aroma and taste
• Ideal for herbal teas, syrups, desserts, and digestive remedies
• Perennial — comes back each year if well cared for
• Highly aromatic and attracts pollinators
• Easy to grow and thrives in containers

How to grow: Sow indoors or direct outdoors March–July. Sow thinly, 0.5 cm deep, and keep soil moist. Thin seedlings or plant out 20–30 cm apart. Best grown in pots to control spreading. Cut stems regularly to encourage fresh growth.

Cooking / usage ideas:Use fresh leaves in teas, chocolates, ice cream, and baking. Great for soothing digestive teas or refreshing drinks.

Seeds per pack: Not specified