Enhance your garden with the refreshing aroma of Peppermint (Mentha piperita) using premium Non-GMO seeds. This variety produces lush, fragrant foliage perfect for teas, culinary dishes, and herbal remedies. Peppermint grows vigorously and spreads easily, making it a versatile addition to herb gardens, raised beds, or container planting.
Peppermint is ideal for both beginner and experienced gardeners. Its vibrant green leaves provide a fresh flavor for beverages, desserts, and savory dishes, while also adding a natural fragrance to your garden. Easy to grow and maintain, Peppermint offers year-round enjoyment with proper care.
Features
- Non-GMO Peppermint seeds (Mentha piperita)
- Produces aromatic, flavorful leaves
- High germination and vigorous growth
- Suitable for herb gardens, raised beds, and containers
- Ideal for teas, cooking, and natural flavoring
- Beginner-friendly and easy to grow
- Adds fresh fragrance to garden and indoor spaces
Specifications
- Common Name: Peppermint
- Botanical Name: Mentha piperita
- Plant Type: Perennial herb
- GMO Status: Non-GMO
- Season: Spring–Summer (grows year-round in mild climates)
- USDA Zones: 3–11
- Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
- Days to Germination: 10–14 days
- Days to Maturity: 70–90 days for harvestable leaves
- Growth Habit: Spreading, bushy perennial
- Leaf Characteristics: Aromatic, green, flavorful
- Garden Suitability: Herb gardens, raised beds, containers
Planting Guide
- Sow Indoors or Outdoors: Start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost or direct sow after frost.
- Sow Depth: 1/4 inch deep.
- Spacing: 12–18 inches apart for ample growth.
- Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade.
- Watering: Keep soil consistently moist, avoid waterlogging.
- Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil enriched with compost.
- Harvest: Pick leaves as needed once plant is established; regular harvesting encourages bushier growth.
- Maintenance: Contain in pots if needed to prevent aggressive spreading.
