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Mint (Heirloom)

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Item # 051178001948

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Lake Valley Heirloom Mint Seeds

A traditional garden herb with a refreshing, summery flavor. Cool tasting leaves make a delicious tea, jelly, or garnish for meats and desserts. Lovely blossoms attract pollinators. Slow to germinate but very hardy once established.

Sowing Information:

  • Light: Full sun to part shade
  • When to Start Inside: Start indoors six weeks prior to last spring frost date. 
  • When to Sow Outside: Plant in full sun to light shade in rich, moist, well-drained soil in late spring, or anytime up to eight weeks prior to first fall frost date.
  • Seed Depth: Scatter seeds on soil surface and do not cover.
  • Seed Spacing: Space seeds 1/4 inches apart
  • Thinning: Not required
  • Days to Germinate: 12-18 days
  • Days to Maturity: 75 days

Growing Notes:

  • Variety Info: Hardy perennial
  • Harvesting: Begin harvest after plants are well established. Cut individual sprigs as needed. Cut back the entire plant to about 1″ above the base to encourage additional production.




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