Peppermint Seeds – Non-GMO Heirloom

vigorous peppermint-type garden mint — fast-spreading perennial plants with dark green, purple-tinged leaves and that unmistakable cool mint fragrance. However you start it, you get an easy, aromatic mint for tea and the kitchen, in the ground or in a pot. Who it's for Perfect for tea lovers, home cooks, and beginner gardeners who want a fragrant, low-fuss perennial mint that returns and spreads year after year. How & when to plant Surface-sow the tiny seeds on moist soil and press them in without covering, since they need light to germinate. Keep at 65–70°F and lightly misted; sprouts appear in about 10–16 days. Start indoors 8–10 weeks before your last frost, or sow outdoors after frost has passed. Space plants 18–24 inches apart in full sun to partial shade. Mint is a hardy perennial in USDA zones 3–11, and because it spreads by underground runners, many gardeners grow it in a buried pot or dedicated bed to keep it in bounds. For an exact clone of classic peppermint, start from a cutting or division of an existing plant. Harvest Snip leaves once plants are 6–8 inches tall, about 60–90 days from sowing, ideally in the morning just before flowering when the aromatic oils are strongest. Regular harvesting keeps plants bushy and productive all season. Uses Fresh or dried mint leaves make a refreshing herbal tea and lend cool flavor to desserts, salads, lamb dishes, cocktails, and infused water. The plant's strong scent also makes it a favorite for fragrant borders and container gardens. Growing guide: New to this variety? Read our full guide, How to Grow Peppermint From Seed , for step by step sowing, spacing, and harvest tips.