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MINT
Garden Herb
PLANT MINT
SEED
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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.
Planting
Depth |
Seed
Spacing |
Row
Spacing |
Days to
Germinate |
Space
After
Thinning |
Days
Maturity |
| 1/8"/3mm |
1"/3cm. |
18"/46cm |
10-12 |
8"/20cm. |
80 |
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.
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