SCARBOROUGH SEEDS 1000 Mint Peppermint herb seeds NON-GMO Heirloom Vegetable !

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Scarborough Seeds
SEEDS GUARANTEED TO GROW
*ALL SEEDS ARE FRESH EACH SEASON AND MAINTAINED IN COLD STORAGE TO INSURE FRESHNESS TO YOU*
The most important question to ask when buying seed is: Are the seeds good, will they grow? Nothing is worse than putting in all the work to plant a garden and nothing comes up. All Scarborough Seeds are germination tested and are fresh every season. In addition, they are maintained throughout the season in cold storage, which slows the aging process and assures they will still be fresh when you receive them.
They are guaranteed to grow, and we provide planting instructions on every package to help you achieve success with your project.
SCARBOROUGH SEEDS Peppermint 1000 Seeds
Germination: 88%
No herb or kitchen garden is complete without mint, and peppermint adds a festive note to the display, evoking the holidays and filling the air with its fresh, clean scent when rubbed. Give it a go from seed this season and delight your friends with little peppermint seedlings for the holidays!
Strongly aromatic peppermint can be used in both cooking - in drinks, salads, and baked goods - and in potpourri and other fragrant decorative items. In hot tea, it is said to help stomach upset.
LATIN NAME: Mentha piperita
LIFE CYCLE: perennial
HYBRID STATUS: Open pollinated
DAYS TO MATURITY:  70-80 days.
DAYS TO GERMINATION: 10-14 days at 72–75°F (22–24°C).
SOWING: Transplant (recommended): Start 6-8 weeks before setting out in early spring; young plants can withstand some freezing. Sow seeds on top of the growing medium, gently pressing them into the soil mix. Do not cover, as the seeds require light to germinate. Keep moist and germinate at a temperature of 55-65°F (13-18°C). Transplant seedlings into individual containers when the first true leaves appear. Pinch off the top sets of leaves regularly starting at the seedling stage for a bushier, healthier plant. When 3-4" tall, transplant outside, spacing plants 12-18" apart in rows 18" apart. Since mint spreads quickly, choose location carefully, possibly with a growth barrier. Water deeply once in a while, rather than watering the plants lightly more often. To prevent the spread of leaf diseases, water the soil and not the foliage. Cut back the plants to the ground before winter. This will make for healthier, more prolific plants the following year.
LIGHT PREFERENCE: Sun/Part Shade.
SOIL REQUIREMENTS: Best in rich, moist soil that is high in organic matter with good drainage.
PLANT HEIGHT:18-36".
PLANT SPACING:12-18".
HARDINESS ZONES: Zones 4-9.
HARVEST: Pick mint regularly for better production. If harvesting the entire plant, wait until just before flowering. Individual leaves may be harvested the first year once the plants are established. Dry in a warm, well-ventilated location that is out of direct sunlight, turning the leaves and flowers occasionally as they are drying.