500 Peppermint Seeds Non-Gmo Aromatic Perennial Herb Seeds

• You Will Get 500 Seeds Of Peppermint Seeds Non-Gmo Aromatic Perennial Herb Seeds.
• Peppermint (Mentha Piperita) - There Are Several Different Types Of Mint: Spearmint, Bergamot, Applemint, And Bowles Mint; But Peppermint Is Generally The Most Wide Spread In Terms Of Usage. Peppermint Seeds Are Easy To Grow And The Mature Herb Plant Is Pretty Easy To Identify By Its Dark Green To Purplish Leaves. This Herb Typically Grows Around 24 Inches Tall Or More, And Consists Of Purplish, Square Stems And Oblong Purplish Leaves With Pointed Tips, Distinct Veins, And Toothed Edges.
• Type: Hybrid, Cool Season|Warm Season.
• Life Cycle: Perennial.
• Usda Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9.
• Planting Method: From Transplant.
• Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun.
• Color: White, Green.
• Uses: Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Honeybees, Attracts Butterflies, Aromatic, Deer Resistant.
• Sowing: Mint Grows Well In Rich Soil And Partial Shade, And Damp Soil. Direct Sow After The Last Spring Frost, Thinning The Seedlings To 10-12". Keep In Mind That Mint Spreads Easily And Can Nearly Take Over The Space It Is Planted In. Because Of This, Some Gardeners Prefer To Grow Mint In An Isolated Location Or As A Container Plant Because Of Its Vigorous Spreading Habit. As A Companion Plant, Mint Benefits Nearly Every Garden Plant And Repels Many Harmful Insects. Mint Also Grows Well From Root Cuttings Or By Division. | Growing: Mint Appreciates Rich Soil, And Will Benefit From Organic Matter Such As Compost. Keep The Soil Fairly Moist, But Avoid Getting The Leaves Wet When Watering, Since This Can Cause Disease. In Areas With Cold Winters, Cut The Plant Down To The Ground After Frost And Provide A Thick Layer Of Mulch For Protection. | Harvesting: Fresh Leaves Can Be Harvested As Soon As The Plant Reaches A Height Of 3-4". The Small, Young Leaves Tend To Have The Best Flavor. Cut The Stems Down To Within 1" Of The Ground Level To Allow For New Growth. Keep The Tops Pruned To Prevent Blooming, Since This Causes The Leaves To Deteriorate In Flavor. To Dry The Leaves, Hang The Stems Upside Down In A Dry Location Until The Leaves Feel Completely Dry; Strip Them From The Stems And Keep Them In An Airtight Container. Fresh Mint Leaves Can Also Be Frozen. | Seed Saving: Since Many Types Of Mint Produce Sterile Seed Or Seed That Is Not True To Type, Saving The Seed May Be Somewhat Of An Experiment. Harvest The Seed Heads As Soon As They Grow Dry And Brown; Spread Them Out To Finish Drying Out Of Sunlight, Then Thresh Them To Remove The Seed. Store The Peppermint Seed In A Cool, Dry Place.