Sowing mint ( Mentha )
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Crop group: Herbs |
Crop family : Lipaceae family |
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Well-known varieties : Spearmint , Peppermint
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Sowing depth: 0.5 cm
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Height : 30 cm |
Sowing distance: pre-sow in 8 cm pots (scatter seeds every cm) |
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Germination: 21-24°C / 7-16 days
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Planting distance : in large pot (minimum 30 cm) or in open ground. In open ground there is a big chance of spreading. |
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Growth cycle : 200 days, grows back in spring when no hard frost in winter (remove dead leaves and branches, knock out the roots and add some fresh potting soil (pot). You can also bring your pots inside in winter. |
Plant out when : Ice Saints are over |
Growing method : Sow in a seed tray or seedbed; prick out once and then plant out. Fresh leaves are delicious with meat dishes and sauces. Dried leaves for mint tea.
- Pre-sowing indoors/glass: sow March-April; plant out May-June; harvest July-October
- On site: sow April-August; harvest July-October
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Watering: 
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Good neighbors : beans
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Bad neighbors : Tomato, celery |
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Frost resistant: Light |
Root system: 30-45 cm |
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Fertilization : Potting soil for vegetable gardens is sufficient. Dissolve some universal fertilizer granules in water and apply every two weeks. |
Preferred soil: pH: 6.0-7.5 |
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Dangers and concerns : Snails
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Harvesting and storing : Harvest the leaves when desired |
 = little sun = moderate sun  = lots of sun  = little water  = moderate water = a lot of water |
