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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)
$12.00 CAD
Pre-Order Available

≈ 2-8 items | 50g (1.76oz)

Pre-Order Notice!

Ordering an item on pre-order will delay shipping of your entire order.
Unless you live in coastal BC, all pre-orders (except Jerusalem artichoke alone) ship March 2026
Growing Information
Common Name Medicinal Peppermint Rootstock
Scientific Name Mentha x piperita
Seed Count 2-8
Metric Weight 50 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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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
Do you do sell 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?

We guarantee germination up to 75% on all our seeds in proper conditions.

That means we will replace them.

We make no guarantees on our Forager Pet products, other than that they are safe for the animals listed. But do reach out if your pet isn't happy.

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.

Customer Satisfaction Policy
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 products are grown in Metchosin BC or foraged from surrounding forests.
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 want to return or refund, this can be done.

Refund Policy

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