Mentha pip. 'Lemon Fresh' - P11

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

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Mentha x piperita var. citrata 'Lemon'.

Bulletpoints
* tart, spicy, fruity flavour * Suitable for growing in pots

leaves
Suitable for consumption. The green-red, toothed leaves are egg-shaped and have a tart, spicy, fruity 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 position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Spring to summer.

Tasks
- Harvest: Until June - Sowing under glass: In the period from March to May - Sowing outdoors: In the period 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, tea, medicinal plant, dessert, drinks