SEEDS OF MENTHA X PIPERITA - PEPPERMINT
A culinary and medicinal herb for edges and pots.
An evergreen aromatic between 30 y 70 cm created from the hybridization of Mentha aquatica x Menta spicata. Very pleasant flavour. Many little violet flowers. Spear-shaped leaves.
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| Average germination (%) | 80 |
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| Climate Zone | Mediterranean, Temperate areas |
| Flower colour | Purple |
| Hardiness | Hardy, No drought resistant |
| Plant use | Balcony & Courtyard, Culinary, Edging, Essential Oil, Medicinal |
| Seeds per gram | 12500 |
| Soil - Moisture | Moist |
| Soil - Ph | No preference |
| Soil - Type | Potting mix |
| Sunlight - Exposure | Sun |
Direct sowing. Lightly cover the seeds and maintain the humidity until germination is completed.
Prefers organic rich soils and humid areas.
Used as a herbal tea, to flavour vinegars, oils and salads or to give a specific savour to stews and meat. Also used in liquor making. Its medicinal properties can be checked in case of a cold, bronchitis, laryngitis. It helps digestion.
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