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Peppermint brings bright, refreshing flavor to everything from drinks to desserts and savory dishes alike! Because mint spreads rapidly, it’s best grown in a container (even if you grow in-ground) to keep it from taking over your garden.
Light Needs
Full sun to Partial Shade
Time to Harvest
7-30 days
Plant Spacing
18-24" apart
When to Plant
Spring & Fall
Height
24-48"
Leaf Size
1-3"
Location
Peppermint grows best in full sun to partial shade. A south-facing area will give you the most sunlight.Â
Planting in Pots
Choose a container with drainage holes that allow excess water to run out, and fill it with a high-quality soil likeMiracle-Gro Organic™ Potting Mix.
Planting In-Ground
It’s best to plant mint in a container in a damp spot in the yard to control spreading. Use a high-quality soil formulated for in-ground or raised beds likeMiracle-Gro Organic™ Raised Bed & Garden Soil.
Watering
Water the soil when it’s dry to the touch, keeping it evenly moist. About an inch of water per week is a good rule of thumb.
Feeding
After transplanting, we recommend feeding regularly withMiracle-Gro Organic™ All Purpose Plant Foodfor a healthy, bountiful harvest!
Harvesting
Harvest mint leaves at any size by pinching off stems. For a large harvest, wait until just before the plant blooms, when the flavor is most intense, then cut the whole plant to just above the first or second set of leaves.
— Alan Scot Dee
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