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Mint Seeds (Pudina) Mint Seeds (Pudina)

Mint Seeds (Pudina)

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About the Mint Seeds (Pudina)

If there is one herb that can give coriander a run for its money in popularity, it is mint. Extremely easy to grow, this falvourful herb has bith medicinal and culinary use. It has a fruity taste that can only be described as minty! It loves sun and requires regular watering and is more suited for container gardening due to its invasive nature.

Lights, Water, Action

Got the seeds, now, let'em shoot!

  • Bright Indirect Sunlight

    Light

    Full Sunlight

  • Water Once A Week

    Watering

    Water daily

  • Average Warmth

    Time Till Harvest

    7-8 weeks

  • Indoor

    Where to grow

    Terrace or balcony

  • Low Maintenance

    Seasonal Information

    All seasons

Did You Know

Growth stages

One step at a time, with a lil water and light.

Sow the seeds in a big pot and water it daily

Sow the seeds 0.5 cm deep in well composted soil

Make sure the plant gets partial sunlight

Space the seedlings at 30cm by 25cm

Create a support system for the leaves and stems

Germination will take place in 8-10 days

Create a support system for the leaves and stems

Harvest in 55-60 days from sowing

Sow, Grow, Reap

Good things take time and care

Take a seedling tray with medium sized cells & drainage holes at the

Sowing

  • Herb plants are grown by transplantation method.
  • Seeds can be sown any time of the year in India, However best time to sow is from August to December.
  • Sow the seeds indoors, in seedling trays, 0.5 cm deep, preferably in coco-peat
  • Seeds should germinate in 7-14 days.
  • Let the germinated seedlings grow in a seedling tray for 3-4 weeks before transplantation.
  • Keep the seedling tray in semi shade while the germinating seedlings grow.
  • Transplant the healthy seedlings in pots or yard gardens.
  • Use good quality organic potting mixture to grow herb plants. Like garden soil mix OR Pot-o-mix.
Fill the cells/cups with a moist coco-peat medium

Caring

  • Herb plants should be grown in a 12 inch round pot.
  • Keep your herb plant in a sunny outdoor location for best flavour. The plant does not mind partial sunlight of 3-4 hours.
  • Herb plants require regular watering by shower method every alternate day.
  • Add a handful of vermicompost to the herb plant every 20 days.
  • Keep pinching the growing tips of the plant as you harvest the foliage.
  • Never harvest more than one-third of the plant at a time.
Hold the seeds and sow 2-3 seeds per cell/cup. Since Lavender seeds are small in size, do not sow them deep

Common Problems

1. Why is my herb dying?
Always look for the early signs of any insect/fungal/ any other infections. Spay appropriate fungicides or pesticides as soon as any symptoms of such diseases are spotted. Watch out for snails and slugs.

2. Why is my herb not growing?
Herbs are cool season plants. They struggle to grow in hot climatic situations. Also waterlogging in the soil is also harmful to plants. Use well drained potting soil for growing your herbs.

Spill the tea

All the plant gossip, through the grapevine. Pun intended

Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil.

Plants with benefits

Mint forms an integral part of food science nd is used for several purposes. It is rich in nutrients and can help relieve irritable bowel syndrome and relieve indigestion. Mint oil is used in aromatherapy to relieve anxiety and improve brain function. Mint is also known to improve cold symptoms.

Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil.

What you get

Approximately 3.2 grams of freshmmint has over 2.24 calories, 0.12 g of protein, 0.48 g of carbohydrates, 0.03 g of fat, and 0.26 g of fiber. Mint also contains trace amounts of potassium, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin C, iron,and vitamin A.

Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil.
Plants growing in containers need more fertilizing than those in the ground. The more you water, the more quickly you flush the nutrients out of the soil.

Green trivia

1.The Romans believed eating mint would increase intelligence. The scent of mint was also supposed to stop a person from losing his temper, and royal ambassadors carried mint sprigs in their pockets.

2.Native mint is used to flavor toothpaste and dental hygiene products, whereas Scotch spearmint has a milder, more pleasant taste and is used in chewing gum and candies.

Customer Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions

Can we drink mint water daily?

Mint is excellent to manage blood sugar levels and treat skin conditions. In summers, one should particularly add mint to their diet. Mint is very cooling and aids in digestion and breathing disorders too.

Can you chew on a mint leaf?

If you love that minty fresh taste in your mouth but prefer a more natural approach, you might want to consider chewing on a fresh mint leaf now and then. Mint leaves not only give you that characteristic clean feeling in your mouth, they also offer several other benefits that you don't get from chewing regular gum.

Does mint leaf burn fat?

Mint leaves trigger the release of extra bile from the gallbladder, which is important because it helps the body to digest fat. For a quick remedy to belly bloat.

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