Mint

Mint is a hardy perennial, that can be grown in pots.

• Sow indoors for surest results, 0.5cm deep, thinly in small trays of compost.
• Water well and place in a warm position.
• A temperature of 15-20c is ideal.
• Seedlings usually appear in 14-28 days.
• Transplant seedlings individually to 8cm pots when large enough to handle.
• Grow on in cooler, but not cold conditions.
• Gradually accustom plants to outside conditions, avoid frosts, before planting out 30cm apart.
• Sow outdoors for ease, thinly where they are to crop, 0.5cm deep directly into finely prepared soil which has already been watered.
• Thin seedlings to 30cm apart.
• Harvesting Cut the Leaves as required, a few from each plant so they will quickly regrow.
• Leaves can be frozen for later use.
• Average 1250 seeds