Mint
Mint (Mentha piperita) - Perennial
| Plant Height |
Up to 30cm/12 inches |
| Where to Sow |
Indoors in small pots 7.5cm/3" diameter. |
| Sowing time |
Indoors February/June - temperature +16C/61F. Can be sown outdoors but germination may be slow. |
| How to Sow |
Very thinly. Press seeds into moist compost, then place in sealed polythene bags or cover with glass. Water from beneath. Keep compost moist but not very wet. |
| After Germination |
Remove the glass / from the bag and grow on |
| Growing on - in Pots |
When 5cm/2-inches transplant to 1 plant per 7.5cm/3 inch pot. Harden off and finally move outdoors once all danger of frost has passed. |
| Growing on- in ground |
When 5cm/2-inches thin to 3 plant per 7.5cm/3 inch pot. Harden off and finally move outdoors once all danger of frost has passed. Once they are established with a good root system, transfer to the open ground 30cm/12 inches apart. Mint spreads rapidly - Beware! |
| Harvesting |
Leaves can be harvested anytime |
| Uses |
Sprinkle finely chopped mint over vegetables, especially new potatoes and peas, fish, Lamb, veal and fresh fruit. |