Description
About Pepper Mint
Peppermint is a hybrid mint, a cross between watermint and spearmint. Indigenous to Europe and the Middle East, the plant is now widely spread and cultivated in many regions of the world. It is occasionally found in the wild with its parent species.
Although the genus Mentha comprises more than 25 species, the one in most common use is peppermint. While Western peppermint is derived from Mentha piperita, Chinese peppermint, or “Bohe” is derived from the fresh leaves of Mentha haplocalyx. Mentha piperita and Mentha haplocalyx are both recognized as plant sources of menthol and menthone and are among the oldest herbs used for both culinary and medicinal products.
Plant Specifications
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Plant Height |
6 inch |
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Plant Spread |
6 inch |
*Above specification are indicative only. Actual dimensions may slightly differ
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Common Name |
Peppermint |
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Maximum Reachable Height |
18 Inch |
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Compatibility |
Can be grown on Terrace & Ground |
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Harvest Time |
All Time |
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Pot Size |
Min 8-10 inch |
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Sunlight |
· Indirect Sunlight, Semi shade plant |
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Watering |
· Before water poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture. · Water when top soil (1-2 inches) feels dry to touch. · Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season. |
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Soil |
· The soil should be well drained and fertile, rich in organic content for growing plant. |
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Fertilizer |
· During the main growing season (June-July) feed the plant with organic fertilizer. |
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