{"product_id":"mentha-piperita-peppermint-culinary-herbs","title":"Mentha × piperita – Peppermint - Culinary Herbs","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eAdd to your cooking, teas and garden with the fresh scent and flavour of this peppermint mint. Fully hardy throughout Europe, withstanding temperatures below -20°C.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eI know it can't just be me who dreams of a kitchen garden, growing my own food and a greater level of self-sufficiency. One of the easiest ways into growing your own is herbs and, honestly, I don't think you can go far wrong with this one. Fresh mint smells fantastic and tastes even better, whether it's in your cooking, in your tea or finessing a cake. This hybrid variety is a cross between watermint and spearmint, and is the type of mint in most common use. Plus, mint is easy to grow, indoors or out - though it is advisable to grow in a pot, even outdoors, so it can't take over you whole garden. And if it all disappears over winter, don't worry - it will most likely be back in spring more vigorous than ever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-3\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100.088%;\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" dir=\"ltr\" border=\"1\" data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol style=\"width: 24.8227%;\" width=\"97\"\u003e \u003ccol style=\"width: 15.2996%;\" width=\"92\"\u003e \u003ccol style=\"width: 60.055%;\" width=\"178\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Perennial\"}'\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHerbaceous Perennial\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Flower: clustered flowers on taller stems\"}'\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHerb with spreading\/creeping foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Flowers June to August\"}'\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSummer-flowering, but you'll be able to enjoy the scented leaves from spring through to autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eMentha\u003c\/em\u003e × \u003cem\u003epiperita\u003c\/em\u003e (mint hybrid with pepperlike species)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePeppermint, Brandy Mint, Lily-Rail\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNative to mainland Europe and Asia\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePruning Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eCut back after flowering; regularly harvesting will also help keep it trim. Flowering can reduce the flavour of the leaves, so cut regularly to prevent flowering if you want to keep your mint consistent.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWildlife Value\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eProvides nectar for butterflies (Mentha spp. is on Butterfly Conservation's Top Nectar Plants), and food for moth caterpillars (especially the Mint Moth and Beautiful Plume Moth). Mints are also popular with bees, and this mint's lilac flowers are no exception!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePositioning\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eSun or shade, exposed or sheltered, your mint will grow wherever you keep it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eKeep the soil moist; keep an eye out especially on outdoor containers in dry weather. Your mint will dramatically wilt when it's thirsty, and perk back up after a drink, so look out for this communication!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eSoils that hold plenty of moisture, such as clay or loam soils, will work best here.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eYour mint likes rich, fertile soil best, so an annual top-up of compost will help keep it happy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNo, this plant is toxic to cats and dogs, though it is tasty for humans!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eMint is great as a first herb to grow because it's so easygoing and will come back year on year. But be aware- it will spread wherever it can. Make sure when planting out that you restrict root growth or plant in a container - unless you're happy with a whole garden full, that is!\u003cbr\u003eDon't grow two different types of mint in the same container as their flavours will merge and become the same.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtras\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis mint species is a hybrid of watermint, \u003cem\u003eMentha aquatica,\u003c\/em\u003e and spearmint, \u003cem\u003eMentha spicata.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"9cm","offer_id":58298578207101,"sku":"1710679871871","price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"14cm","offer_id":55191151903101,"sku":"6241752467371","price":7.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/files\/mentha-piperita-peppermint-culinary-herbs-789087.jpg?v=1738684078","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.pro\/products\/mentha-piperita-peppermint-culinary-herbs","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}