Growing guide · Home growing: windowsill, balcony and terrace
Mint
Mentha spp.
A fast-spreading perennial: always grow it in its own pot. Harvests already in the first summer.
Key figures
| Item | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Germination temperature | about 20 °C | [1] |
| Pot size | no exact value in the sources | |
| Sowing / planting | peppermint always from plants (no viable seed) | [2] |
| Winter | dies back in winter; on a sunny windowsill indoors it keeps cropping | [1] |
The full guide (care, pests, beginner and professional tips) is currently in Finnish. The figures above are the same and come from the sources below.
These are general guidelines. Always check the variety, seed packet or fertiliser instructions and current regulations.