Mentha piperita PEPPERMINT (plant)

Peppermint is a very fragrant, hardy perennial with a creeping rhizome.
Its stem measures 30 to 50 centimeters in height during the summer period.

The foliage of the peppermint plant is opposite and dark green in color.

Its purplish flowers form very short spikes at the end of summer.

Peppermint seeds are small, brown in color, and emerge starting at the end of August.

Uses:

Peppermint Botany

A classic garden favorite, peppermint is a robust perennial, ideal for gardeners in pots or open ground.
Its harvest, optimal from May to October, allows you to enjoy intensely aromatic foliage, essential for structuring a sustainable and productive herb garden.

Aromatic Profile and Culinary Freshness

Highly prized in cooking and infusions for its intense fragrance and refreshing notes, it brings a tonic and invigorating touch to your drinks, iced teas, and desserts.
Its exceptional aromatic qualities provide an immediate and lasting sensation of freshness.

Culture and Planting:

• Plant the peppermint specimen in a 3-liter pot with organic potting soil.
• Tamp down around the crown.
• Water copiously upon planting.
• Then place your culture in a sunny spot.

It is also possible to cultivate this variety directly in open ground in the garden or even in a pot.
Cuttings are rather simple and quick; it can be done directly in water or in a closed propagator.

Hardy perennial with no special requirements
Simple culture, rapid growth
Highly fragrant foliage.