Harts Pennyroyal (Mentha cervina) organic seeds

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Hart's Pennyroyal (Mentha cervina) organic seeds

Contents: Approx. 1000 seeds
Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly

4,95 €

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SKU: MEN03-BIO

GTIN: 4251420514035

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At first sight, you don’t immediately recognize Hart's pennyroyal as typical representative of the mints as its leaves are narrowly lance-shaped and, therefore, visually clearly different from the peppermint. The blossoms are arranged in whorls around the stem and, thereby, look very decorative. It blooms pink-violet and seldomly white, as well. The scent of leaves and blossoms is, however, unique and leaves no doubt that Hart’s pennyroyal belongs to the mint family.

The flavour is actually very strong and intense, which is to be traced back to a raised pulegone content. The Hart’s pennyroyal can, as a result, also be applied as a repellent against stinging insects. Pulegone is, however, harmful to human health if it’s taken in large amounts. Therefore, Hart’s pennyroyal shouldn’t be consumed in large amounts.

In nature, Hart’s pennyroyal primarily grows in wetlands like on shores of rivers and ponds or also on wet meadows. As especially wet meadows get rarer and rarer, it is on the Red List of endangered species. In the garden, as well, the plant prefers a moist location.

Plant description

Species:	Lamiaceae
Root system:	Shallow roots Runners
Plant type:	Marginal pond plant Herbaceous plant Wildflower
Region of origin:	Southern Europe Mediterranean Region
Special features:	Needs light to germinate Food for bees
Use:	Ornamental plant Medicinal plant Herb/spice plant Scented plant
Climate:	Temperate
Eventual height:	15-30 cm
Lifecycle:	Perennial Hardy
Winter hardiness zones:	7 (-18 bis -12 °C)
Flowering months:	June July August September

Growing advice

Sunlight:	Shade Full sun
Soil type:	Moist Fresh Free-draining
Sowing depth:	0 cm
Planting distance:	30 cm
Water requirement:	Medium
Germination temperature:	15-20°C
Germination time:	1-4 weeks 2-6 weeks irregular
When to sow outdoors:	May June

Hardy perennial. It prefers a fresh to moist location in sun to partial shade.
Sowing: Indoor pre-culture from March. Mint germinates somewhat irregularly. Light germination: Sprinkle seeds only on the sowing soil and press lightly. Place vigorous plants outdoors after the last frosts. Once the plant has settled in the garden, it does not need any further care worth mentioning.

Other names

Botanical name:	Mentha cervina
French names:	Menthe des Cerfs
English names:	Hart's Pennyroyal

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Manufacturer information: Magic Garden Seeds GmbH | Junkersstraße 7 | Regensburg, Germany, 93055 | service@magicgardenseeds.com | https://www.magicgardenseeds.com

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