Peppermint (Mentha × piperita) is a highly aromatic and versatile herb, cherished for its cooling, refreshing flavor and medicinal properties. Traditionally used in African, Caribbean, and Indigenous healing practices, peppermint is known for its digestive benefits, calming effects, and invigorating scent. The leaves are commonly used for teas, homemade syrups, essential oils, and natural remedies.
This variety is part of the African Diaspora Collection, grown in collaboration with True Love Seeds, preserving the rich agricultural traditions of African and Afro-Caribbean communities.
Why You’ll Love It:
🌱 Powerful, Refreshing Flavor – Great for teas, drinks, and culinary use.
🌿 Medicinal & Cooling Properties – Supports digestion, relieves headaches, and soothes sore muscles.
🐝 Pollinator-Friendly – Attracts bees and butterflies while repelling harmful insects.
☀️ Fast-Growing & Hardy – Thrives in various conditions with minimal care.
🖤 Part of the African Diaspora Collection – Grown with True Love Seeds, celebrating ancestral herbal traditions.
Growing Tips:
- 🌞 Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade (4-6 hours per day)
- 💧 Water: Keep soil evenly moist but well-drained
- 🌱 Spacing: 12-18 inches apart for proper airflow
- ✂️ Harvest: Pick fresh leaves regularly to promote continuous growth
⚠️ Note: Peppermint is highly invasive and spreads rapidly through underground runners. It should be grown in containers to prevent it from overtaking garden beds.
Peppermint – Container Growing Tips 🌿🪴✨
Yes! Peppermint thrives in containers, making it perfect for urban gardens, patios, and indoor herb gardens.
🪴 Pot Size: Use a 12-inch or larger pot to contain its rapid growth.
🌿 Soil: Well-draining potting mix with compost for added nutrients.
💧 Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but avoid waterlogging.
🌞 Light: Needs at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight or LED grow lights indoors.
✂️ Pruning: Frequent harvesting encourages bushy growth and prevents legginess.
Perfect for herbalists, tea lovers, and natural medicine enthusiasts, Peppermint from the African Diaspora Collection provides a continuous supply of fresh, cooling leaves, connecting growers to ancestral herbal traditions.
