Description: Upright Peppermint Plant, Mentha, Organically Grown, Medicinal Herb, Culinary Mint, Tea, Perennial, May be grown in a pot Shipped Priority mail, roots wrapped or in a pot.+ It grows to approximately 2′ tall & spreads to 2-3′. Mint in general has a strong & vigorous root system so you want to give it plenty of room.This is just a little plant but you can see the robust root this new stem is emerging from.+ This leads us right into the fact that it’s best to grow mint in a container, unless you want it to take over.+ I planted the 4″ plant into a 14″ pot which is just fine. When I go to transplant it in spring (which you can find out why in the video), I’ll go with at least a 17″ pot.+ Mint like regular moisture & doesn’t like to go dry. Conversely, it’s not a bog plant so make sure the water drains out.+ Mint prefers to be planted in a rich, loamy soil. I used a mixture of 1 part planting mix, 1 part potting soil & 1/4 part compost, all organic. I live in the desert so I added in the planting mix to help hold in the moisture. If you live somewhere with more rain, then just using potting soil & compost will be fine. I also sprinkled in some worm castings.+ Its uses go beyond the cocktail. Mojito Mint is also delightful in fruit salads, & Asian or Middle Eastern recipes.Care for Mint Growing Indoors When growing mint inside, there are a few things necessary for its continual care. One is watering. These plants prefer to be kept moist but not overly wet. If the upper part of soil becomes dry to the touch, then watering is needed. Otherwise, try to keep it evenly moist. Humidity is another important factor, so mist the plant between watering or set the container on a water-filled tray of pebbles. In addition, you should rotate the plant every three to four days or so to maintain a more even appearance, as plants tend to bend towards the light, becoming somewhat lopsided. If desired, you can move your mint outdoors for summer too. While fertilizing isn’t a must with this plant, you can give it an occasional dose of all-purpose, water soluble fertilizer or fish emulsion. Mix the fertilizer at half strength. Don’t over fertilize, as this can cause the herb to lose its flavor. When growing mint inside, there are a few things necessary for its continual care. One is watering. These plants prefer to be kept moist but not overly wet. If the upper part of soil becomes dry to the touch, then watering is needed. Otherwise, try to keep it evenly moist.
Price: 17.95 USD
Location: Republic, Ohio
End Time: 2024-11-18T18:07:46.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Type: Herbs
Genus: Mentha
Brand: Natures Potions Ltd
Common Name: UPRIGHT Peppermint
Color: Green
Features: Cold Resistant, Deer-Resistant, Edible, Fast Growing, Flowering, Heat Resistant, Organic, Perennial, Potted
