Peppermint

Peppermint

Mentha piperita

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• Perennial 50cm

• Culinary and medicinal herb

• Peppermint flavour

Perennial growing to 50cm. Spreading habit. Green leaves with strong peppermint flavour; can be eaten raw or cooked, commonly used in drinks, desserts, teas, salads, sauces and as a garnish. Can be grown in containers. Also has medicinal uses.

How to sow and grow:

Method:	Raise seedlings
Sowing Depth:	1mm
When:	Spring and autumn
Position:	Part or full sun, moist soil
Plant Spacing:	30cm
Hardiness:	Hardy
Plant Height:	50cm

*Notes: Leaves have best flavour before the plant flowers. Can be invasive. Can be grown in containers. Does best in part shade. Pick leaves as required.

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