Growing peppermint tips

Optimum depth – 2mm.
Seedling emerge in 14 – 20 days.
Plant apart – Thin out to a distance of 30cm (1ft).
Row space – 30cm.
Maturity – 12 weeks.

Alternatively, pieces of rooted runners can be planted 5cm (2in) deep and 15 cm (6in) apart during spring or after the danger of frost is over.
Renewing clumps by dividing and replanting every two or three years will invigorate the plants and help protect them from disease.

Botanical name : Mentha piperita
Peppermint produces strong, dark green leaves with good flavor.
Hardy perennial.
Grows up to 60cm (2ft) tall.
For storage, it is best to freeze, rather than dry.
Good as a companion plant for the vegetable garden, as acts as a insect repellent for ants, caterpillars and cabbage butterflies.
Oil extracted from the plant contains methol which is used as a local analgesic for sprains, toothache and bruises.
The oil is also used as a flavoring in making lollies, desserts and cakes.

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