Grow your own Peppermint Mint for its refreshing flavor and versatile uses. Perfect for cooking, teas, and herbal remedies, this fragrant herb thrives in various conditions and adds charm to any garden.
Key Features:
Climate: Temperate | Zones: 7–8
Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Height: 45–90 cm
Soil: Rich, well-drained, neutral pH (6.5–7.0)
Flowers: White blooms in summer
Planting & Care:
Location: Best in pots or containers to control its invasive growth.
Soil: Use compost-rich, well-drained soil.
Method: Sow seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost or plant cuttings outdoors after frost. Space plants 36–48 inches apart.
Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but avoid overwatering.
Harvest: Begin when the plant blooms, cutting up to one-third for fresh use (does not dry well).
Enjoy the pure, cooling taste and aromatic charm of Peppermint, a must-have in every herb garden!
I do not have an indoor garden so I am waiting until spring to plant. I will try planting closer to Feb or March in small pods watering with spray bottle, and slowly introduce the plants to outdoor conditions.