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Medicinal Peppermint Rootstock
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  • Medicinal Peppermint Rootstock
  • Medicinal Peppermint Rootstock
Medicinal Peppermint Rootstock

Medicinal Peppermint Rootstock

Mentha x piperita

Medicinal Peppermint is a classic perennial herb renowned for its cooling menthol aroma and versatility. This robust plant is perfect for brewing soothing teas, extracting essential oils, or enhancing recipes with its vibrant flavour.

With purple flower spikes and lush green foliage, Medicinal Peppermint adds beauty to your garden while attracting bees and other pollinators. Its spreading growth habit is easy to manage in containers or moist, rich garden beds.

Where Can You Grow Medicinal Peppermint

Medicinal Peppermint thrives in Zones 3-9, growing best in partial to full sun and consistently moist soil. It is perfect for garden beds, raised beds, or containers to control its spreading nature.

History and Historical Uses

Medicinal Peppermint has been used for centuries for its calming and digestive properties. Traditionally valued as a remedy for headaches, nausea, and indigestion, it remains a favourite in natural medicine and culinary traditions worldwide.

Canadian Zone Information

  • Zones 8-9: Plant root stock in early spring or autumn for rapid establishment.
  • Zones 5-7: Plant in spring after the last frost or in early autumn with mulch for winter protection.
  • Zones 3-4: Mulch heavily after planting to protect roots from freezing temperatures.

How to Grow and Harvest Medicinal Peppermint

  1. Planting: Plant roots flat, 3-4cm (1-1.5in) below the soil surface in a container or moist garden soil.
  2. Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
  3. Harvesting: Harvest leaves and stems throughout the growing season for fresh use. Cut flowering stems for drying and long-term storage.
  4. Control Growth: Plant in pots or use barriers to contain spreading rhizomes.

Seed Saving Tips for Future Supply

Medicinal Peppermint is propagated primarily through root divisions rather than seeds. To propagate:

  1. Divide Mature Plants: Dig up a section of the root system in early spring or autumn.
  2. Replant Immediately: Replant divisions in moist, rich soil with space to spread.

Certified Organic By

Islands Organics Producers Association (Cert#1962)

≈ 2-8 items | 30g (1.76oz)

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$9.00 CAD
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Growing Information
Common Name Medicinal Peppermint Rootstock
Scientific Name Mentha x piperita
Seed Count 2-8
Metric Weight 30 g
Imperial Weight 1.76 oz
Height 0.3-0.9m (1-3ft)
Spread 0.15-0.3m (0.5 - 1ft)
Canadian Zone Information 3-9
Growing Difficulty Easy
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Care Instructions

Nettles and Mints (Shallow Rootstock)

Storage: If you cannot plant immediately, open the bag for ventilation and store in the back of your fridge. Check roots every week and plant before they show any signs of mould.

Planting: In Coastal British Columbia, your rootstock can be planted upon receipt in a large planter pot, garden bed, or naturalized area. Nettles and mints appreciate rich, moist soil. Roots should be planted flat in loosely worked soil amended with compost. Plant with any sprouts facing upwards and any emerging roots down. Cover with 3-4cm (1in) of soil and water in well. Add a light mulch of leaves or other similar material to prevent roots from freezing solid. If planting in a naturalized area, clear other competing plants away from your roots so they receive adequate light to establish.
Organic Certification

We (a small farm) ship every week, on Wednesday!

Pick up available from our farm stand 542 Wootton Road, Metchosin

100% Canadian Grown in Metchosin, Vancouver Island, BC, Canada.

Processed-By-Hand

Certified Organic

Open Pollinated

Non-GMO

Frequently asked questions
Are products sold at the farm?

No.

We do have a farmstand that is open during the season: March/April through to June/July
Will my order have tracking?

Maybe.

We ship all seed packages using Letter Mail through Canada Post.

However, if you order any Sprays, Bouquets, Root Stock, or Tubers; we automatically add protected shipping in a prepaid Canada Post box. These have a tracking number.
How much does shipping cost?

Save $20 when you spend $200

All our shipping fees include a handling fee

$7 Small Envelope 

Orders 0g–7gup to 3 seed packages

$8 Medium Envelope

Orders 8g–15gup to 7 seed packages or ~ 1 Forager Pet Mix

$9 Large Envelope

Orders 16g–21gup to 10 seed packages and/or~ 1-2 Forager Pet Mix and/or rootstock/cutting

$13 Tiny Parcel

Orders 22g–44gup to 22 seed packages and/or~ 1-2 Forager Pet Mix and/or rootstock/cutting

$16 Extra Small Parcel

Orders 45g–135gSeed packages and/or~ 1-5 Forager Pet Mix/spray and/or rootstock/cutting

If you spend $200 this actually becomes free shipping with a $4 discount.

$19 Small Parcel

Orders 136g–500gSeed packages and/or ~ 1-5 Forager Pet Mix/spray and/or rootstock/cutting and/or 1 Tuber or JA

If you spend $200 this actually becomes free shipping with a $1 discount.

$22 Medium Parcel

Orders 501g–1400gSeed packages and/or ~ 1-5 Forager Pet Mix/spray and/or rootstock/cutting and/or 1-3 Tuber or JA

If you spend $200 this actually becomes $2.

$25 Large parcel

Orders 1401g–2500gSeed packages and/or ~ 1-5 Forager Pet Mix/spray and/or rootstock/cutting and/or 1-5 Tuber or JA

If you spend $200 this actually becomes $5.

$30 Extra Large Parcel

Orders 2501g and up

Anything your heart desires.

If you spend $200 this actually becomes $10.
What is your Customer Satisfaction policy?

Mistakes happen and can be fixed. So missing items, wrong items, or even damaged items can be replaced.

We will always work with you to find an appropriate solution.

Thank you for supporting a small team of Canadian seed farmers!
How long does shipping take?

Letter Mail can take up to 5-6 weeks.

Parcels can take up to 1-2 weeks.

We ship Wednesdays which can also lead to delays.
Are all your products 100% Canadian?

Yes. All our non GMO products are grown in Metchosin BC on 3 acres of Certified Organic land!
What is your refund policy?

We are a resolution first small business. That means we would love for you to be happy with our products.

However, if you received a product damaged out of the box, send us a photo within 3 days of the delivery date, and we will provide a replacement or a refund. Please click the link below to read more details about our policy.

Refund Policy

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