Mentha pip. 'Chocolate' - P9

Description
The Peppermint 'Chocolate' (Mentha x piperita) is a herbaceous plant with a refreshing, minty flavour. Its green-brown leaves are egg-shaped and toothed. A sunny location and well-drained, nutrient-rich soil are required for optimum growth of Peppermint 'Chocolate'.

Bulletpoints
* refreshing, minty flavour * Suitable for growing in pots

leaves
Suitable for consumption. The green-brown, toothed leaves are egg-shaped and have a refreshing, minty flavour.

Spread
Cultivar.

Growth
Stoloniferous.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Sowing
Sow under glass from March to May. Sowing outdoors from March to June.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Spring to summer.

Tasks
- Harvest: Until May - Sowing under glass: From March to May - Sowing outdoors: From March to June.

Care
Too much fertiliser harms the herb flavour! Herbs are well cared for in planters if they are given herb fertiliser once in spring. When planted out in the garden, a dose of compost at the start of the season is sufficient.

Use
Tubs, group planting, cottage garden, balcony/terrace, dessert, drinks