Peppermint – Herb Garden Care Guide
- enriqueenterprisestt
- Oct 17, 2020
- 1 min read
Updated: Oct 18, 2020
Peppermint is a perennial herb with refreshing minty flavour. It is a hybrid mint, a cross between watermint and spearmint indigenous to Europe and the Middle East.
Uses: Peppermint leaves are often used for fresh peppermint tea and other herbal teas. Peppermint is also used in deserts, cocktails, flavoured water and smoothies.
Sunlight: Peppermint requires full sunlight, indoors place near a sunny window or sunny patio.
Humidity: Ensure proper air circulation is provided and mist with water weekly.
Soil: Our herb garden contains well drain soil which is ideal for growth. Once per week lightly till the soil around the plant. This achieves aeration which allows air, water and nutrients to penetrate the roots. This helps the roots grow deeply and produce a stronger, more vigorous herb garden.
Water: Peppermint need lots of water, do not allow them to dry out.
Nutrients: Our Herb Garden doesn’t require immediate plant food, as our potting soil already contains a slow-release plant food that can last up to 6 months. If plant food is needed or your herb plant shows signs of stress like yellowing foliage, you can add your favourite compost, or use an organic liquid plant food or a weak solution of an all-purpose water-soluble fertilizer.
Harvest: Harvest as needed, regular trimming encourages new growth. Leave behind at least five inches of growth, so that the plant can still flourish. Regular pruning not only encourages more growth, but also promotes a more rounded shape.
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