| Plant
Height |
Up
to 30cm/12 inches
|
| Where
to Sow |
Indoors
in small pots 7.5cm/3" diameter.
|
| Sowing
time |
Indoors
February/June - temperature +16C/61F. Can be sown
outdoors but germination may be slow.
|
| How to
Sow |
Very
thinly. Press seeds into moist compost, then place in sealed
polythene bags or cover with glass. Water from beneath. Keep compost
moist but not very wet.
|
| After
Germination |
Remove
the glass / from the bag and grow on
|
| Growing
on - in Pots |
When
5cm/2-inches transplant to 1 plant per 7.5cm/3 inch pot. Harden off
and finally move outdoors once all danger of frost has passed.
|
| Growing
on- in ground |
When
5cm/2-inches thin to 3 plant per 7.5cm/3 inch pot. Harden off and
finally move outdoors once all danger of frost has passed. Once they are
established with a good root system, transfer to the open ground 30cm/12
inches apart. Mint spreads rapidly - Beware!
|
| Harvesting |
Leaves
can be harvested anytime
|
| Uses |
Sprinkle
finely chopped mint over vegetables, especially new potatoes and peas,
fish, Lamb, veal and fresh fruit.
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