Quality Grown Herb Plants for Culinary, Medicinal, and Fragrance use.
mint, peppermint |
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latin name: menthe .x. piperita zone: 4 type: perennial light: full sun or partial shade height: 18”? description: Peppermint is an old favorite. Edible leaves have a strong peppermint flavour and scent. Grow in hanging baskets at the back of the door and clip off leaves for immediate use as garnish. Peppermint oil is found in many products such as toothpaste, indigestions tablets, chewing gum and confectionery. harvest: Pick leaves before the plant flowers, or after it has been cut back and plant has started to regrow. Leaves can then be used fresh or dry and used later in hot or cold mint teas. Cut back vigorously if it starts to flower to promote new growth. culinary notes: Leaves – fresh or dried are used to make a delightful tea. Mint teas are very soothing and have medicinal value. tip: Mints are notorious for spreading and becoming very invasive. To prevent that from happening – plant mint in a large black nursery pot. Cut out the bottom of the pot and bury the pot into the ground except for the top 1-2”. |
