Mint Seeds - Peppermint

BOTANICAL NAME

Mentha piperita

LIFE CYCLE

• Perennial

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

• Full Sun
• Partial Shade

DAYS TO MATURITY

• 70 to 90 days

GROWTH HABIT

• Spreading

Mint Seeds Peppermint is a perennial herb prized for its strong, refreshing aroma and flavor, derived from its hybrid origin between spearmint and watermint. With dark green oval leaves and striking purple flower spikes, it’s a versatile plant ideal for tea, culinary dishes, and industrial use. Growing to about 16 inches tall, it’s well-suited for herb gardens or containers and thrives in temperate climates.

• Potent aroma and flavor
• Best grown in pots or confined beds as it spreads quickly
• Perennial herb that grows well in full sun to partial shade and moist soil

PLANTING SEASON

• Fall
• Spring

SOWING METHOD

• Direct Sow
• Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

• 1/16 inch

WATER NEEDS

• Average

PLANT SPACING

• 24 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8
• 9