Peppermint has a stronger fragrance than spearmint. It is also distinguished by the darker color of its pointed leaves that can be eaten fresh or dried, in cooking or in infusion. A plant with medicinal virtues, mint has the properties of improving digestion, calming stomach aches and nausea, helping to decongest and contribute to muscle relaxation.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Seeds

~350

Difficulty       

Medium

Sowing        

Direct, Indoor

Lifecycle      

Perennial

Root cellar   

No

Sowing season       

Winter, Spring, Summer

Growing tips

Conditions of germination:

depth of sowing: 5 mm

optimal temperature for germination: 18 to 22ºC

time for germination: 10 to 14 days

When to sow:

indoor sowing 8 to 10 weeks before the last date in your area OR

direct seeding after any risk of frost in spring or late summer

Sowing technique: in pocket

Within the same hole, sow 3 to 5 seeds spaced 1 to 2 cm apart; when the seeds have germinated and the seedlings have reached a height of 5 cm, keep all the plants if space is available or keep only the best plants.

for indoor seedlings: transplant into individual containers while waiting for transplanting in the garden OR

for direct seedlings: transplant to their final location in the garden

Transplanting outdoors (for seedlings started indoors):

When all risk of frost is removed and the air is warmed

Distance in the garden:

between plants: 30 to 60 cm

between rows: 45 to 60 cm

Height of the plants: 50 cm

Soil: moist and well drained

Exposure: sun or light shade

Maturation: 90 days

Specificities:

adapted to pot culture;

multiplication by rhizomes which can be invasive

better germination in the dark