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Packet Contains : 200 Seeds
Growing Season : Throughout the year
Sowing Method : Sow the seeds 0.2cm deep in a container or pot
Germination Time : 7 to 14 days from sowing
Germination Temperature : 18 to 23°C
Edible Parts : Leaves
Sowing Distance : 30 cm plant to plant
Common Names : Mentha; Peppermint and Pudina
Scientific Name : Mentha Pipreta
Height : 30 to 45 cm
Level of Growing : Easy

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Mint is not only used in the kitchen, but it also has many medicinal uses. The mint leaves are used in salad, juices and sauces and are even eaten raw for fresh breath.

What size grow bag is best for Mint?
9 x 9 (W*H)
12 x 12 (W*H)
15 x 15 (W*H)

Mint Growing Season In India 
Mint can be grown year-round in India. In North India, plant it in late winter to early spring (February-March) and harvest from March to June. In central and southern India, it can be grown throughout the year.

How To Grow Mint In Pots
Sow the Mint seeds directly in pots or grow bags. You can also start them in a seedling tray and then transplant them after the seeds germinate. Select pots or grow bags at least 22-36 cm (wide and deep) with well-draining holes. The ideal temperature for the germination of mint seeds is between 18-23°C. 
Note : To keep your mint leaves flavorful and strong-scented, repot it every 2-3 years.  

Mint (Mentha Pipreta) Seeds Sowing Method
Fill a pot or grow bag with a sowing medium and then sow the mint seeds about 0.2 cm deep in the soil and 5-8 cm apart from each seed. Water deeply, keep the soil moist and place the pot in a dark place indoors. Mint seeds germinate for about 7-14 days (depending on growing conditions). 

Fertilizer For Mint Plants
To encourage mint leaf growth, you should regularly feed your plant  with a diluted solution of water-soluble fertilizer (tea compost or fish emulsion)

Mint Plants Care Tips
Soil : Use fertile and well-drained soil for planting mint 
Water : The mint plant doesn’t need too much water, give water whenever you feel the soil becomes dry. 
Sunlight : The mint plant requires at least 6 hours of sunlight every day.  
Temperature : The optimum mint growing temperatures are 15-25°C.
Common pests and diseases : Aphids, Cutworms, and flea beetles are some pests that attack the mint plants. Mint rust and powdery mildew infected the mint plants. To get rid of this problem, it would be right to spray neem oil on the mint plant from time to time.
Pruning : Most gardeners recommended pruning mint plants because it encourages plant growth. Take a normal scissor and cut off any dried or infected leaves and remove flower stalks, if they appear. 

Harvesting Of Mint Leaves 
You can cut the mint leaves about 50-60 days after planting. Harvest mint leaves regularly by pinching off stems.

 
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