Peppermint is promoted for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), other digestive problems, the common cold, sinus infections, headaches, and other conditions. Prune your peppermint regularly. Peppermint...
Peppermint is promoted for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), other digestive problems, the common cold, sinus infections, headaches, and other conditions.
Prune your peppermint regularly.
Peppermint is a wild grower that you will need to prune to make sure your leaves are flavorful and to ensure healthy new growth.
Give your plant enough light.
Keep the soil moist.
Monitor your plant for pests.
Peppermint will thrive in a part shade to full sun location.
You can even grown it as a groundcover in full shade, but the flavor was noticeably diminished.
Variegated cultivars require protection from the heat of the midday sun, or the white and cream areas of the foliage can become scorched.
Unlike many other herbs, mint is very easy to grow indoors, as long as you give the plant enough light and consistent moisture