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Growing Mint From Seed Outdoors
Scatter peppermint seeds over the moist vermiculite, lightly cover with no more than ¼ inch of vermiculite and water again with the mist setting. Keep the bed moist by misting it a couple of times each day until the seeds germinate
How long does it take for peppermint seeds to germinate?
10 to 15 days
Do not cover the seeds; they need light to germinate. They should sprout within 10 to 15 days at room temperature or slightly warmer (68 to 75°F). Transplant into the garden or container when they have at least 2 sets of true leaves.
What month do you plant mint?
For spring planting, mint seeds can be started indoors in late winter or direct-sown in the warm spring soil. But as a hardy perennial, they can be started anytime until about 2 months before the first frost of fall, or year-round for indoor use.
Why wont my mint seeds grow?
Most seeds need some soil warmth but do not need light until they have germinated, however, that is not a rule for all seeds. ... Mint requires light to germinate. If you buried the seeds or even covered them lightly, they might not germinate. Likes soil temp approx 70°F/20-22C°.
What conditions does mint grow best in?
Where: Mint performs its best in full sun, as long as the soil is kept moist, but it also thrives in partial shade. Mint is considered an invasive plant, since it sends out “runners” and spreads vigorously
How often should I water mint seeds?
The plants in the ground need on the average watering about every 7 - 10 days. The plants in the pots about every 3 -5 days depending on the temp, humidity and wind. There is no rule or law as to when a plant needs to be watered
Does Mint come back every year?
Lift and replant your mint every 3 to 4 years to keep your patch's flavor and scent strong. Mint is frost tolerant. It usually dies back in the winter but comes back in spring.
Does Mint keep bugs away?
Repels mosquitoes. Mint is best grown in pots rather than the ground because it spreads aggressively. Once established in the garden, it can be difficult to remove. ... Containers of mint strategically placed in the garden or on the patio will help keep nearby plants insect free.
What does mint plant attract?
Let your mint go to flower and it will attract bees, beneficial wasps, hoverflies (aphid eaters), and tachinid flies (parasitic on nasty bugs). The smell of the mint plant will also repel houseflies, cabbage moths, ants, aphids, squash bugs, fleas, mosquitoes, and even mice
Why is my mint spindly?
Lack of sunlight results in leggy growth as the plant sends out long, weak stems in search of adequate lighting, while sufficient sun helps mint produce full, compact growth.
Does mint like sun or shade?
Where: Mint performs its best in full sun, as long as the soil is kept moist, but it also thrives in partial shade. Mint is considered an invasive plant, since it sends out “runners” and spreads vigorously.
Can you air dry mint?
There are two main ways to air-dry peppermint. You can tie bunches of it with string and hang upside down in a warmish, dry, dim, and airy place. ... I lightly spread the peppermint on, stems and all, and leave it there to dry. It usually takes a week for it to dry if the room is warm enough
How do you harvest peppermint?
Harvest mint leaves at any size by pinching off stems. For a large harvest, wait until just before the plant blooms, when the flavor is most intense, then cut the whole plant to just above the first or second set of leaves
Peppermint is a popular traditional remedy for a number of conditions. It is believed to have calming effects. It is used to treat flatulence, menstrual pains, diarrhea, nausea, depression-related anxiety, muscle and nerve pain, the common cold, indigestion, and IBS

[@noraluzcalugas2731]

Grew Peppermint, Backyard, Frontyard, since Childhood, 40 years ago

[@joeymooney5160]

The squeaky snippers gave this video a lot of character! Thanks for this helpful video :)

[@dianemummvideos]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@greenmarine5]

Peppermint is very popular from Germany to Scandinavia, does wonders for the digestive system and there is no caffeine so you can drink it all day long.

[@amandamendoza4181]

I love peppermint and spearmint in my water during the summer months! So refreshing!

[@dianemummvideos]

Hi Amanda, yes I have been putting in my water.. I like it!

[@janedough1485]

Thank you, I've been frustrated thus far, but now I'll try it your way

[@phoenixphoenix8868]

Thank you so much for this video. It gas helped me already. Keep up the inspiration!!!

[@dianemummvideos]

You are so welcome!

[@KingCobraMadnezz]

"you use what you have" now that's a good tip!!

[@dianemummvideos]

Glad it was helpful!

[@StickybirdpooMusic]

Thank you for the video. I use Peppermint flavored mints to help with anxiety and other health issues. I was wanting a way to grow my own and get away from tik tacs, altoids, and candies. Thank you for the video upload.

[@oopsallbugs]

I'm going to grow from seed for the first time this year, so this is very helpful! Thank you, Diane :)

[@dianemummvideos]

Good luck!

[@brandonwallace2497]

You remind me of my mom. Thanks for the tips. My mom is a green thumb!

[@dianemummvideos]

You are so welcome!

[@kristiecoffey9781]

Thank you.

[@jennym.9099]

Thank you for this wonderful video ! I feel you have taught me everything I was wanting to know about peppermint. Very easy instructions and pleasant to watch.

[@dianemummvideos]

You are so welcome Jenny! thanks for stopping by.. good luck!

[@michellebradd7937]

Great video thanks for the information 👍

[@dianemummvideos]

Hi Michelle, thanks for watching. I appreciate it.

[@robbydogboy1]

Very Nice informational video will be doing this for my fall tea 🍵 mixes

[@dianemummvideos]

Great 👍

[@srijanasmith401]

so helpful! i tried growing mint from seed a few weeks ago and it didn’t go too well. i just got a seedling so hopefully that one will stick around for me!

[@dianemummvideos]

Good luck! and so happy this video gave you some tips..

[@ROOKTABULA]

Good info, thanx! (But the sand scratching in the bowl nearly knocked me out).

[@gulrukhirani1097]

Add it to your tea decoction. It's so aromatic. Just the touch for some irani chai

[@Vega_-bc2vq]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@dianemummvideos]

My pleasure!!

[@nickaleo7]

You’re video came up when I googled ‘How to grow peppermint from seed’. Can’t wait to watch!

[@dianemummvideos]

thank you for watching!

[@nickaleo7]

@@dianemummvideos Of course, keep at these special videos :)

[@abhishekmohanty3350]

Really helpful Ty

[@dianemummvideos]

Glad it helped!

[@FknNefFy]

Thank you!

[@dianemummvideos]

You're welcome!

[@macristinatapawan7476]

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[@mirwaisaryan]

I have planted some seeds 8 days back but I don’t see any sprout yet. I love peppermint! I cut them and put them in my salad, I love them with onions, tomato and garlic it tastes so good. I dry peppermint and mix them with yogurt or sour cream and I also like to sparkle them on spaghetti soup. I liked watching your videos, Thank you! ❤️

[@dianemummvideos]

That is awesome! thanks for stopping by!

[@ricanryker6441]

Thanks for the tip from seeds, warning if you live in Florida it grows like wild fire 🔥 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@dianemummvideos]

it does here as well that is why I do not plant in the ground.. 😎

[@QueenAsh88]

😍

[@patschomann7338]

I took cuttings from some peppermint my Mom had growing on the edge of her yard. I rooted it and planted it on a bank and now the bank is loaded with pepperment. It's very invasive so if you are not growing in pots boy oh boy watch where you plant it because it takes over. It's great to have it. Nice garnish in summer drinks or steep a few leaves for a hot drink. I've never tried drying it. Thanks Diane for the video. So nice to start your own from seed for those who may not have access to cuttings.

[@dianemummvideos]

thanks Pat.. they started out pretty slow but boy did they feel a pot out.. I think I will keep them in pots.. those I cut I just put in water instead of drying..

[@gabrielkawa3477]

Thanks for the video

[@dianemummvideos]

Thank You for watching? 👍

[@gabrielkawa3477]

@@dianemummvideos You're welcome

[@PeiSg]

Lovely video. I'm just beginning to grow my own peppermint plant, only at the germination stage.

[@dianemummvideos]

Best of luck!

[@PeiSg]

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[@Dirty_Agenda]

Peppermint is also a fantastic way to repel rodents and other small animals. I use infuse it into vegetable oil and use that to apply it around the perimeter of the home. Once I did that, I finally stopped hearing the scratching in the walls! What a relief!! 😀😃😌😌

[@dianemummvideos]

Thanks for sharing!

[@goliv00]

Thank you mam😁❤️

[@dianemummvideos]

Most welcome 😊

[@goliv00]

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[@sudhirkumar1189]

Try this plant with hydrophobic system of plantation if it's work then wow you invented something new...😅

[@juliez1186]

the first squeak triggered me 😂

[@dianemummvideos]

not sure what you mean?

[@alyezaserebo]

Is it okay if I use the normal house light that we have? The one that sticks in the roof? Or the light should be really close in the seeds?

[@dianemummvideos]

may not be enough light nor close enough..

[@cdguanzon6270]

will cling wrap need to be covering the pot untouched, until the seeds sprouts? or is it still needed to open it from time to time to add water or let the air in?

[@dianemummvideos]

it will depend on if it looks like it needs watered.. pretty much should keep the moisture in .. depending on your soil and how much you watered..

[@jerryp2790]

nice video! 2 questions: what brand and specifications of shoplights do you use? Would a fluorescent light of 6500K and 2000 lumens be enough?

[@dianemummvideos]

HI Jerry,, in the past I have purchased shop lights at our local home and garden Menards.. there definitely is a difference so don't go to cheap like I did.. they did not last.. mine were always around 3000 lumens and did fine but you could do better yet by getting lights made for growing..

[@harshakalluri4455]

How many does it take to grow

[@jaimel8772]

I just bought a peppermint plant (not seeds) to grow indoors and was wondering if I could use a rectangular pot for on my windowsill!

[@dianemummvideos]

sure , make sure it has drainage holes and plenty room to grow..they do grow fast and spread nicely..

[@mrvento_za]

I planted some peppermint seeds, about a week ago, but i think i planted them a bit too deeply. Hope that atleast some germinate. Wish I'd watched this video, before I planted them.

[@dianemummvideos]

I hope so too!

[@mrvento_za]

@@dianemummvideos Update: Got alot of little seedlings growing now, so they're fine.

[@ZE308AC]

You guys ever grow catnip for tea? Lemon balm is another good one.

[@dianemummvideos]

no I have not.. how does it do for you?

[@alfredoaohansen7468]

Growing catnip as well as lemon catnip from seed atm.

[@teddagins9246]

What is your watering schedule? I’ve done some research on peppermints but none of them seem to agree on when to water them.

[@dianemummvideos]

Hi Ted I water when dry to the touch , when I had these out in the greenhouse I could water everyday because it always dried out in a day provided we had a good amount of sun..

[@georgiaowen2469]

I suppose I’m the only one asking if you’re saying “celery” for the rogue plant? My East Texas drawl didn’t hear celery, lol. Just wondering..Great video, tho!!!

[@dianemummvideos]

its kinda like how people say things, may not be correct in some eyes but they get the jest of it.. kinda like warsh and wash.. people say it different here in the midwest..

[@norman1291]

Thanks for the video. I gave it a thumbs up. Does peppermint use a lot of water? Also, I heard that it keeps mosquitoes at bay. Is that true or is it just an old wives tale?

[@dianemummvideos]

Thanks for stopping by! As a pesticide, the primary active ingredient, menthol, has biocidal properties and is effective at controlling mites, mosquito larvae, and var- ious other pests. It also has repellent properties to insects, dogs, and cats. Peppermint oil is an effective antimicrobial. Peppermint plant needs a lot of water and cannot be grown commercially in non-irrigated farms with annual precipitation less than 1100 mm. Nearly all commercial peppermint farms are irrigated, especially before and during the summer months and between harvests.

[@porelamorde]

I have been growing mine for 2 months now and they are still in sprouts stage. I did make a mistake and plant them very deep. When i noticed the mistake i moved the soil in hopes they come out to the top. They didn't but they have a problem growing.... I might try it again

[@dianemummvideos]

They do seem to start out slow.. I would trim them back so they would develop side shoots and grow better..

[@miloscvetkovski7526]

Does Mentha like direct sunlight or not when growing? Thank you

[@dianemummvideos]

Plant mint in full sun or part shade. Depending on your climate, they can tolerate some shade during the hotter parts of the day.. Mint grows best in full sun to partial shade, should be planted early in the growing season and is generally hardy to -20° F. Mint prefers moist soil conditions, but excess water will promote root and leaf diseases.

[@jewelthompson3492]

What's you plant a peppermint plant? Does it grow bag for the next year? Or does I have to replace it every year?

[@dianemummvideos]

Peppermint is a perennial here in my area.. however can be invasive..

[@FknNefFy]

The best way to extract the mint flavor is to muddle the leaves

[@dianemummvideos]

thank you..

[@emmar102]

Can we use the same methods for spearmint?

[@dianemummvideos]

yes should do fine..

[@2mshellz5]

how long do I leave the plastic on top?

[@dianemummvideos]

Hi Michelle I left the plastic over them until I seen a good percentage germinate.. this helps hold the moisture in as well ..

[@matthewmcnair8726]

Hi, can i start now ? I live in Chicago, so can i start now indoors?

[@dianemummvideos]

Yes you can! sorry this is late have been away.. I like to start growing indoors in Feb - March..

[@jamesfrederick99]

@@dianemummvideos I start mine May 1st every year. Your timing is perfect right now. By June 1 you can transplant outdoors. IN A POT!!!

[@hiphophannah22]

What does the sand do?

[@dianemummvideos]

sand helps spread the small seeds..

[@denisem1632]

Hi Thanks for the video. I was just yesterday looking for seeds or plants online. I bought two plants and can you believe I killed a peppermint plant. Yes I did last year. I think they like to be moist in a plastic pot. Well when the plants arrive in a few days Im going to try it again. If you give me any helpful hints for success I am all ears. Thanks for video.

[@dianemummvideos]

HI Denise, yes they do like moisture.. they seem pretty easy .. they are in my hot greenhouse and I water them well few times a day.. keep them in a pot if you do not want them to spread.. watch the drainage holes they can send runners out of those holes.. good luck I am sure you will do great..

[@denisem1632]

@@dianemummvideos Thanks 🙂

[@Sciguy95]

If they need light for germination why put soil on top, wouldnt that mean less light reaches the seeds?

[@dianemummvideos]

good question.. right.. you do not need to cover with soil.. I have a habit of adding a little bit anyway.. but not necessary..

[@JM.TheComposer]

The seeds also need to remain moist to germinate. The very top of the soil dries out easily. Sprinkling on some vermiculite helps.

[@loiuxxx]

is it okay to grow them indoor?

[@autumnrenee1605]

Absolutely! ❣️

[@shiningwizard1]

Why Google say peppermint can't be grown by seeds, because it's hybrid plant

[@Hippilife69]

Also, I'm hearing peppermint might deter wasps and such. Would be great what with allergic reaction to wasps.

[@phamhuutri1996]

From my understanding, the seed won’t grow to be exactly the same like the parent plant, there will be some different characteristics from true peppermint

[@karlluigi1987]

I'm confuse, I read somewhere that peppermint does not produce Viable seeds?

[@dianemummvideos]

hmm , that I have not heard.. would be interested to know.. I did have someone tell me that these peppermint pkgs are not true peppermint..

[@skip-raft129]

The thing I do not like is that my mint tastes off. It has a bergamot twang to it. Can anyone refer me to a good source to get good peppermint seeds? Is the variation of flavor because it is a hybrid? And how long will this perennial live? Since they are not supposed to make viable seed they should expire someday right?

[@dianemummvideos]

I wish I had answers for you but I have also been told the peppermint seeds are now true peppermint.. so more research is needed to be done.. maybe contact someone that deals with herb growing all the time I know there is a few good ones here on youtube..

[@rockobattino3318]

Why would you not want to let them spread? I was thinking they would be great at my camp where there’s mice running around.. they hate peppermint

[@dianemummvideos]

it would depend on your area... they just get invasive here ... but in the right place right climate they would be fine.. I just don't like invasive plants!

[@nissin12]

After how many days it germinated

[@dianemummvideos]

The video stated around 6 -8 days..

[@thechantae100]

Why do you mix in sand?

[@dianemummvideos]

because the seed is so small and helps to spread the seed in my pots..:)

[@mwalton86]

I bought peppermint seeds and none of mine look like this! I’m so frustrated, did I get duped?!

[@mwalton86]

A few smell a little minty but they are not mint leaves from everything I have watched. If you can help me figure it out, I’d greatly appreciate it!

[@dianemummvideos]

I am not sure Melissa.. some one told me they are not true peppermint anyway.. as they grow see how they develop.. I can't see them so hard to know from here..

[@mwalton86]

@@dianemummvideos I greatly appreciate the response! The odd thing is that they all looked just like the seeds in your video. I downloaded a plant identification app and they are all different sorts of wildflowers. I don’t know how this happened but I was really looking forward to having it. Your video was the first that I watched when we started growing it a few months ago.

[@Caitybear396]

Why does it say online that peppermint cannot be grown from seed yet seed companies sell peppermint seeds this confuses me. I googled peppermint from seed and first pop up was it can't grow from seed but yet in this video u grew it from seed The internet is so confusing sometimes with information

[@dianemummvideos]

I have heard this as well.. but they sure smelled like peppermint..

[@Caitybear396]

@Diane Mumm Garden Videos ya I recently bought peppermint seeds from West coast seeds and planted them in my aerogarden and they're coming up on day 6 so this must be an old wives tale. I'm glad they came up and urs did well in that video too :) always like your videos especially on the indoor plants and also seed starting and also growing under led lights videos :)

[@anvilsbane]

BUT I WANT IT TO SPREAD.

[@dianemummvideos]

if you have space for it , that is your call.. good luck!

[@saint-smash7880]

This is gonna sound dumb...but can you just eat them right off?

[@dianemummvideos]

I guess you could!

[@GlobalistScum-ij9cr]

I planted some peppermint last week, just this week it is sprouting above ground but it looks like a blade of grass. No leaves just a few cm long tiny still but why no leaves yet? Is this peppermint or did something else fall into my pot and start growing or something? Been trying to find info online but cant find any pictures or information of anyone knowing about this. Would appreciate some help thanks! 😊