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MINT Garden Herb  PLANT MINT SEED

Popular and easy to grow hardy perennial.    Will stand 1-2' (30-61 cm.) tall if not pinched back   May be grown indoors.  The intensely flavored and cool tasting leaves are delicious when used fresh or dried in a variety of ways.  May be added to salads, sauces, vegetables, meat, potato dishes, potpourris, jelly or as a garnish to iced drinks, fruit cocktails, melons or ice cream.

When / Where to Plant:
Select sunny or partially shaded (preferred) location and sow as soon as ground can be worked.  Prefers moderately rich, moist soil. Cultivate soil and enrich with vegetable food.  Firm soil over seed.

Care:
Keep soil moist.  Spreads rapidly if left untended.

Harvesting:
Cut frequently for better growth.  When drying, cut stems 1" above the base before flowers open and hang upside down in warm, dark, well ventilated place.  Pick leaves when dry and store in airtight container.