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***Mentha x piperita* *Mentha piperita***

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Peppermint

In Stock: 1.119 lb (Total:1.119lb)

Mentha x piperita

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1.12 lb

Details

Germination:

40%

Germination test:

estimate

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

5,500,000

Quantity:

1.12 lb

Collected in:

Czech Republic

Crop year:

2023

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1834004

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: none required

Stratification: none required

Germination: Sow seed in spring when ground is warm 1/4"
deep , keep moist

Looking for a versatile herb with numerous health benefits? Look no further than Mentha x piperita - Peppermint. This hybrid mint, a cross between watermint and spearmint, is now widely cultivated across the world. Its leaves and flowering tops can be used to soothe or treat symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, indigestion, irritable bowel, and bloating. Peppermint oil has also been shown to be effective short-term treatment for irritable bowel syndrome, and may act as an antispasmodic, carminative, cholagogue, and secretolytic. In addition to its medicinal uses, peppermint is the oldest and most popular flavor of mint-flavored confectionery, and is often used in tea, ice cream, chewing gum, and toothpaste. Peppermint flowers are also a magnet for honey bees, producing a light, pleasant honey. Give Mentha x piperita Peppermint a try and experience all of its wonderful benefits for yourself.