Herb Mint Peppermint (also known as Mentha x piperita) is a hybrid of Mentha x aquatica and Mentha x spicata native to Europe and Asia. It offers a classic Peppermint flavor; for a twist on this flavor, try Herb Mint Orange or Herb Mint Chocolate, cultivars of Mentha x piperita. Peppermint has an upright habit of 12-24 inches and spreads at least 1-2 feet. Unchecked, it will spread indefinitely via rhizomes. It is hardy in zones 5-9 and blooms with small pink flowers in July and August. It is most commonly grown in containers or herb gardens for its culinary use, or as groundcover. It can be used for making tea, garnishing beverages or dishes, and dried for potpourri. For making Mint Juleps, grow Kentucky Colonel Mint, or for Mojitos grow Mojito Mint.
Sell Mint Peppermint to your customers who are looking for a classic mint variety for their herb garden or as groundcover. This variety has many benefits. It does well in full sun to partial shade and is low-maintenance, requiring little more than regular water to flourish. Its short blooming season means the fragrant foliage is at its height of flavor and aroma for most of the spring and summer. It is a visually pleasing and pleasant-smelling groundcover that will spread easily and indefinitely. For an even faster spreading variety with unique foliage, try Herb Mint Pineapple. Offer your customers a more complete mint selection by suggesting that they plant Spearmint alongside Mint Peppermint in their herb gardens.
1. Plant 18-24 inches apart in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Peppermint is a go-to culinary and garnish herb that’s excellent to have close at hand in a patio container. Use one plant per 2 gallon or larger container. Mint will spread indefinitely underground. Plant it in a pot and then the pot in the ground to prevent spreading, or dig up any new shoots each season.
2. Water regularly. One spring fertilizer application per year is plenty to keep mint healthy and growing.
3. Mint’s best fragrance and flavor occur prior to flowering. Use leaves by pinching them off the plant and dry or freeze leaves to preserve them for later use.
General Growing Tips For Your Rooted Cutting Liner
For best results with Mint Peppermint, use a constant feed program of 150-200 ppm N on well rooted plants. A pH between 5.8 and 6.2 is important for the healthiest plant color. In most cases, an additional supplement of iron is recommended in order to deepen the coloration of the foliage.
Pinching
We recommend that you pinch Mint Peppermint 5-10 days after transplanting to your final container. Growing herbs at cooler temperatures will help to keep the plants short and bushy.
Spacing
Space 4-inch, 6-inch, and gallon pots as needed to allow air flow and penetration of light between plants. Mint Peppermint can grow to a 24" spread. We do not recommend planting them in 1801 or other traditional market trays as they tend to get leggy and have the potential for fungus problems when planted too close together.
Height Control
Plant growth regulators are not recommended on herbs.
Pests
Whiteflies, aphids, and occasionally mealybugs are all insects to watch out for with Mint Peppermint.
Disease
Mint Peppermint is not prone to many diseases, but don't oversaturate the soil. If the plant sits in moist soil for an extended amount of time, you could end up with root rot, botrytis or a bacterial blight. Botrytis grey rot is usually associated with wet or humid conditions. You can prevent botrytis by allowing the plant to dry out between waterings, allowing for good airflow in your greenhouse, and spacing to allow the sun to penetrate to the soil level. To best fight root rot in herbs, look for an organic or garden-safe fungicide, like Neem Oil.
Planting Mint Peppermint Liners
If you are planting 4" pots, 1 plant per pot should be sufficient. We recommend at least 3 starters per pot for 6" and larger. Use a well-drained soil in your baskets and plant your starter plants deep, allowing the ellepot to be completely covered by the soil. Plant it directly in the middle of your pot.
Pinching is recommended 5-10 days after transplantation of rooted cuttings. A second pinch may be necessary depending on the size and shape of the final pot.
Rooted Cuttings
Cuttings vary in size between different plant families. These rooted starter plants will arrive ready to be transplanted in to your final container. If they are to be used in a landscape application, you will need to establish them in a 4 inch pot or an 1801 before planting outside.
Herb Mint Peppermint Quick Reference Guide
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Habit
Mounding, Trailing
Height
6 inches
Light
Full Sun
Minimum Temp
50
Perennial Zone
Zones 5-11
Water Needs
Moderate
Patented Plant
No
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Herb Mint Peppermint (also known as Mentha x piperita) is a hybrid of Mentha x aquatica and Mentha x spicata native to Europe and Asia. It offers a classic Peppermint flavor; for a twist on this flavor, try Herb Mint Orange or Herb Mint Chocolate, cultivars of Mentha x piperita. Peppermint has an upright habit of 12-24 inches and spreads at least 1-2 feet. Unchecked, it will spread indefinitely via rhizomes. It is hardy in zones 5-9 and blooms with small pink flowers in July and August. It is most commonly grown in containers or herb gardens for its culinary use, or as groundcover. It can be used for making tea, garnishing beverages or dishes, and dried for potpourri. For making Mint Juleps, grow Kentucky Colonel Mint, or for Mojitos grow Mojito Mint.
Sell Mint Peppermint to your customers who are looking for a classic mint variety for their herb garden or as groundcover. This variety has many benefits. It does well in full sun to partial shade and is low-maintenance, requiring little more than regular water to flourish. Its short blooming season means the fragrant foliage is at its height of flavor and aroma for most of the spring and summer. It is a visually pleasing and pleasant-smelling groundcover that will spread easily and indefinitely. For an even faster spreading variety with unique foliage, try Herb Mint Pineapple. Offer your customers a more complete mint selection by suggesting that they plant Spearmint alongside Mint Peppermint in their herb gardens.
1. Plant 18-24 inches apart in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Peppermint is a go-to culinary and garnish herb that’s excellent to have close at hand in a patio container. Use one plant per 2 gallon or larger container. Mint will spread indefinitely underground. Plant it in a pot and then the pot in the ground to prevent spreading, or dig up any new shoots each season.
2. Water regularly. One spring fertilizer application per year is plenty to keep mint healthy and growing.
3. Mint’s best fragrance and flavor occur prior to flowering. Use leaves by pinching them off the plant and dry or freeze leaves to preserve them for later use.
General Growing Tips For Your Rooted Cutting Liner
For best results with Mint Peppermint, use a constant feed program of 150-200 ppm N on well rooted plants. A pH between 5.8 and 6.2 is important for the healthiest plant color. In most cases, an additional supplement of iron is recommended in order to deepen the coloration of the foliage.
Pinching
We recommend that you pinch Mint Peppermint 5-10 days after transplanting to your final container. Growing herbs at cooler temperatures will help to keep the plants short and bushy.
Spacing
Space 4-inch, 6-inch, and gallon pots as needed to allow air flow and penetration of light between plants. Mint Peppermint can grow to a 24" spread. We do not recommend planting them in 1801 or other traditional market trays as they tend to get leggy and have the potential for fungus problems when planted too close together.
Height Control
Plant growth regulators are not recommended on herbs.
Pests
Whiteflies, aphids, and occasionally mealybugs are all insects to watch out for with Mint Peppermint.
Disease
Mint Peppermint is not prone to many diseases, but don't oversaturate the soil. If the plant sits in moist soil for an extended amount of time, you could end up with root rot, botrytis or a bacterial blight. Botrytis grey rot is usually associated with wet or humid conditions. You can prevent botrytis by allowing the plant to dry out between waterings, allowing for good airflow in your greenhouse, and spacing to allow the sun to penetrate to the soil level. To best fight root rot in herbs, look for an organic or garden-safe fungicide, like Neem Oil.
Planting Mint Peppermint Liners
If you are planting 4" pots, 1 plant per pot should be sufficient. We recommend at least 3 starters per pot for 6" and larger. Use a well-drained soil in your baskets and plant your starter plants deep, allowing the ellepot to be completely covered by the soil. Plant it directly in the middle of your pot.
Pinching is recommended 5-10 days after transplantation of rooted cuttings. A second pinch may be necessary depending on the size and shape of the final pot.
Rooted Cuttings
Cuttings vary in size between different plant families. These rooted starter plants will arrive ready to be transplanted in to your final container. If they are to be used in a landscape application, you will need to establish them in a 4 inch pot or an 1801 before planting outside.
Herb Mint Peppermint Quick Reference Guide
4 Inch crop time
6 Weeks
10 Inch crop time
10 Weeks
Habit
Mounding, Trailing
Height
6 inches
Light
Full Sun
Minimum Temp
50
Perennial Zone
Zones 5-11
Water Needs
Moderate
Patented Plant
No
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