Pepper mint Seeds

Rs. 120.00

Rs. 110.00

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Pepper mint is a herb, it is mainly used for tea, it is closely related to spearmint has a milder taste and is used in the traditional mint sauce.

Each pack contain 30 seeds. 

Germination percentage : 70-75%


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Pepper mint is a herb, it is mainly used for tea, it is closely related to spearmint has a milder taste and is used in the traditional mint sauce.To harvest and dry for tea. Cut the stems before flowering beings and hang the bunches in a cool, dry place. in small gardens always grow mint in a large container. 

 

Scientific name: Mentha

Mint leaves are used fresh or dried to make teas, jams and desserts, essential oil can be extracted from the leaves and is used as a flavoring.

Family:  Lamiaceae

Common Names:  pudina Akulu (telugu) ,Pudina Patta (hindi) Aloo(Potato) Pudina (Kannada)

Soil and climatic requirement:Deep soils, loam to sandy loam well drained, well aerated and loose textured soil. Clay soils are not suitable. Suitable temperature 20-40 Degree

Crop Duration: Mint is a perennial ascending herb growing about 60-80 cm.

Planting season: Jan-Feb

Planting type: Direct Planting of Suckers or Rhizomes

Spacing: Plant to plant 40CM x  Row to Row 60 Cm

Depth of sowing: 5-6 Cm

Germination period: 2-3 Weeks

Hours of sunlight required: Minimum 6 Hrs required

Irrigation: Required good moist soil for growing Mint, every day watering is  necessary based on soil moisture. Healthy mint required lots of water.

Companion crops: Cabbage, tomatoes

Harvesting:

Mint leaves can be harvested as soon as the plants have reached 8 -20 cm in height. Cut leaves and stems with a sharp knife or scissors. If harvesting whole stems, cut the stem at about 2.5 cm from the soil.

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