Mentha x piperita

SpeciesMentha piperita

Also called peppermint, Peppermint, Mentha ×piperita

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Typeherb

“peppermintherb gardenmenthakitchen herbsfragrant plants” — Peppermint: complete guide to growing Mentha x piperita in garden and containers | GardenWorld

Days to maturity85–100 days

from Mentha · “Days to Harvest 85-100 days” — Peppermint Growing Guide - How to Grow Peppermint | SuNutri Garden Guide

Germination temperature70 °F

from Mentha · “Germination Temp 70°F optimal” — Peppermint Growing Guide - How to Grow Peppermint | SuNutri Garden Guide

Lightfull sun to partial shade

“a position in full sun to partial shade” — Peppermint: complete guide to growing Mentha x piperita in garden and containers | GardenWorld

Soil pH5.5–7

“slightly acid to neutral pH (5.5 to 7.0)” — Peppermint: complete guide to growing Mentha x piperita in garden and containers | GardenWorld

Hardiness zonesZone 4Zone 5Zone 6Zone 7Zone 8Zone 9

from Mentha · “Best USDA Zones Zone 4Zone 5Zone 6Zone 7Zone 8Zone 9” — Peppermint Growing Guide - How to Grow Peppermint | SuNutri Garden Guide

Start indoors0 weeks before last frost

from Mentha · “Start Indoors 0 weeks before last frost” — Peppermint Growing Guide - How to Grow Peppermint | SuNutri Garden Guide

TransplantCuttings root in 7-14 days and can be planted immediately

from Mentha · “Transplant ready: Cuttings root in 7-14 days and can be planted immediately” — Peppermint Growing Guide - How to Grow Peppermint | SuNutri Garden Guide

Ready whenDense mat of stems, Vigorous spreading, Continuous new growth from rhizomes

from Mentha · “Harvest signs Dense mat of stems, Vigorous spreading, Continuous new growth from rhizomes” — Peppermint Growing Guide - How to Grow Peppermint | SuNutri Garden Guide

Edible partsleaves, stems

“leaves and stems carry fine hairs” — Peppermint: complete guide to growing Mentha x piperita in garden and containers | GardenWorld

Companionstomatoes (deters pests), cabbage

from Mentha · “Companion Plants ✓ Tomatoes (deters pests)✓ Cabbage” — Peppermint Growing Guide - How to Grow Peppermint | SuNutri Garden Guide

Keep away fromother mints

from Mentha · “⚠️ Avoid planting near: ✗ Other mints (will cross)” — Peppermint Growing Guide - How to Grow Peppermint | SuNutri Garden Guide

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