Seeds of Peppermint (Mentha piperita) with a super strong pleasant aroma

• Flowering: Small violet-red flowers, blooming in July and August.

• Height: Up to 30 cm.

• Sunlight requirements: In sun or partial shade.

• Soil type: Fertile soil.

• Cold hardiness: Cold hardy.

• Longevity: A perennial plant.

• Recommended place: In boxes on the terrace or outdoors.

• Optimal time for sowing: Sow them in March indoors. Take them outside at temperatures above zero. Sow the seeds till June.

• Sowing depth: Cover the seeds with about 1 cm of soil.

• Cultivation scheme: Leave 20 to 30 cm between the seeds.

• Period of germination: 2 to 3 weeks.

• Need for watering: Regularly.

• Recommended fertilizers: It depends on the soil conditions but it is recommended to fertilize. Use liquid fertilizers for herbs.

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If you like fresh and fragrant herbs, you should grow peppermint in your garden. You can order the seeds Mentha piperita from Online seeds Catalog Semenata.ORG. Everyone is familiar with the relaxing and refreshing effect of the famous herb. A suitable place for sowing the mint seeds is the garden or in boxes and various flower pots.

This perennial herb is a type of grass, and it belongs to the dicotyledonous plants. It is part of the family of Lamiales flowers, the genus of Mint. It grows up to 30 centimeters in height, with oblong leaves which have a rugged edge. The leaves release the characteristic aroma. If you rub them the smell becomes even stronger and richer.

When mint leaves are processed they release an essential oil with high content of menthol. Thanks to menthol, mint is used exclusively in cooking for preparing meat or vegetable dishes. The herb gives you energy, helps in fighting fatigue, has a relaxing and relieving effect on overworked muscles. It has also a positive effect on insomnia and anxiety.

It is well known that mint is a very beneficial herb. It is rich in vitamins, such as vitamin C, iron, and menthol in large quantities. There are also some bitter ingredients. Collect the petals of the herb when it starts blooming. Then you will have all the listed benefits and many more not mentioned here.

The flowering period is in July and August. 

People often collect mint with the idea to dry it and use it later. Harvesting and drying is done by picking altogether with the stalks. Make bundles and leave them in a sheltered but well ventilated place, away from direct sunlight.

Once it dries well, crush it and put it into jars. You will be able to enjoy the great aroma and beneficial properties of the mint for a long period of time.

The flowers of Mentha piperita are tiny, with violet-red color. The herb is cold hardy and it will not freeze.

It is not necessary to grow only mint at one place. You can sow seeds of different aromatic herbs and spices in the same flower bed. In this way you will have a colorful and fragrant garden and you will be able to harvest something useful at any moment.