Peppermint Mint 4"

Bring a burst of freshness to your garden and kitchen with Peppermint! Known for its cool, invigorating aroma and flavor, this fast-growing perennial herb is perfect for teas, cocktails, desserts, and even as a natural pest deterrent in the garden.

🌱 A Little History

Peppermint is a natural hybrid of watermint and spearmint, dating back to the 1700s when it was first cultivated in England for medicinal use. Today, it’s one of the most popular herbs worldwide — prized for its cooling essential oils and countless culinary uses.

🏡 Where It Grows Best

• USDA Zones: 3–11 (perennial in Zone 8/9)

• Sun: Full sun to part shade (mint tolerates a bit of shade)

• Soil: Moist, fertile, well-drained soil

• Spacing: 12–18” apart OR plant in a container to control spreading

🌿 Care Instructions

1. Planting: Transplant your 4.5” peppermint into a pot or a dedicated garden bed — mint can spread quickly!

2. Watering: Keep soil consistently moist, especially during dry spells.

3. Pruning: Pinch back frequently to promote bushy growth and prevent flowering.

4. Harvesting: Snip leaves as needed — regular harvesting encourages new, tender leaves.

🌸 Companion Planting

Mint repels pests like ants, cabbage moths, and aphids, making it a great companion for cabbage, broccoli, and tomatoes. (Tip: Keep in a pot near veggies to prevent aggressive spreading.)

Peppermint is packed with natural oils that aid digestion, soothe headaches, and add a refreshing kick to drinks and dishes. 🌱🍸 Perfect for iced tea, mojitos, mint chocolate desserts, or just plucking fresh for a quick burst of flavor.

📍 Available now at Wrights Market – take home your 4.5” peppermint plant and enjoy fresh mint at your fingertips!

🌱🌿 Seasonal Planting Tips – Peppermint

Mint is one of the easiest herbs to grow — perfect for beginner gardeners or anyone who loves fresh flavor year-round!

🗓 When to Plant:
📍 Zone 8/9 Tip: Plant spring through early fall for a steady harvest. In winter, peppermint often stays green and can be lightly mulched to protect roots.

🌞 Growing Tips:

• Give mint consistent moisture for lush growth

• Grow in a container if you don’t want it to take over your bed

• Cut back regularly to keep it fresh and full

🍴 Kitchen Inspiration:
Use fresh leaves in tea, lemonade, or mojitos, chop into fruit salads, or dry for homemade mint tea during the colder months.

📍 Stop by Wrights Market to grab your 4.5” Peppermint plants — and maybe a few other culinary herbs — to create the ultimate kitchen garden.

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