Mentha piperita 'Grapefruit' - P11

Description
The Peppermint 'Grapefruit' (Mentha x piperita) is a herbaceous plant with a sweet, fruity flavour. Its medium green leaves are lanceolate and toothed. For optimum growth, Peppermint 'Grapefruit' requires a sunny location and well-drained, nutrient-rich soil.

Bulletpoints
* sweet, fruity flavour * Suitable for growing in pots

leaves
Suitable for consumption. The medium green, toothed leaves are lanceolate and have a sweet, fruity flavour.

Growth
Bushy, compact.

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