Peppermint is a hardy, aromatic herb grown for its cool, menthol-rich leaves and vigorous growth. Known for spreading quickly, it’s best grown in pots where it can be easily managed. Ideal for teas, infused water, desserts, and garnishing drinks, peppermint thrives in warm to moderate conditions and allows repeated harvesting throughout the season.

🪴 Growing Guide

1. Sowing:
   1. Setup: Use a seed-starting tray or small pots with seed-starting mix.
   2. Sow: Place seeds on the surface, press lightly, space 1 inch apart.
   3. Transplant: Move seedlings to separate pots when they have 2-3 true leaves.
2. Watering: Keep soil moist but not soggy. Water gently to avoid disturbing seeds.
3. Feeding: Mint is grown for its leaves and usually needs modest feeding. Avoid repeated strong fertilizer applications. If established container plants need extra nutrients, use a balanced fertilizer at its labelled container rate. Flowering is not a reason to switch to a fruiting fertilizer; pinch off flower stems if you want to keep harvesting leafy growth.
4. Sunlight: Provide as much direct sunlight as possible for optimal growth.
5. Pests: Use neem oil for pest control when pests are detected.