- Highly productive, large and vigorous plants whose leaves have a distinctly fruity flavour.
- Can be used for sauces, jellies and chopped in salads.
What you need to know:
- 1 x Mr Fothergills Mint (Applemint) Seeds
- Harvest: April to November
- Indoors Sowing Guide: Sow indoors for surest results, 0.5cm (1/4") deep, thinly in trays of compost. Water well and place in a warm position. Seedlings usually appear in 14-28 days. Transplant seedlings individually to 8cm (3") pots when large enough to handle. Grow on in cooler, but not cold conditions. Gradually accustom plants to outside conditions (avoid frosts) before planting out 30cm (1') apart.
- Outdoors Sowing Guide: Sow outdoors for ease, thinly where they are to crop, 0.5cm (1/4") deep directly into finely prepared soil which has already been watered. Thin seedlings to 30cm (1') apart.
- Soil Type: Moist, well drained soil
- Position: Part shade
- Hints & Tips: Mint is best grown in containers or contained within a bottomless pot sunk into the ground. This prevents the roots spreading unnecessarily.
- Hardiness & Longevity: Hardy Perennial
- Pack Size: 500 Seeds