Description
An aromatic mint mix for every culinary need! Use as a garnish, make a relaxing tea, or chop some up along with some fresh basil to top a favorite Thai dish. Attracts beneficial insects and repels pests! Also deer-resistant. Roots can spread, so create barriers 4-6” into the soil or plant in containers in the ground. Perennial from zones 4-9. Photo courtesy of Baker Creek Heirloom Seed.
- Days to germinate: 10-14
- Days to maturity: 54
- Start indoors: Not recommended
- Sow outdoors after the last frost.
- Seed spacing: Surface-sow, then thin to 24” apart
- Seed depth: Surface-sow and gently press into soil
- Produce size: Leaves are approximately 1” long
- Yield: Varies
- Mature plant height: 18-24”
- Suitable for container growing: Yes
- Year of discovery: Unknown; originated in Asia and the Mediterranean
Tools & Supplies
Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.