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Peppermint
胡椒薄荷
(Mentha piperita)
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Growing Facts
Hong Kong Warm Growing Season (May-August)
At least 6 hours daily under the sun
Mint prefers full sun but can also tolerate some shade
Moderate amount of water
Mint likes to be moist at all times
Plant in pots that are at least 8 inches in diameter and are 10-12 inches deep
Space the seedlings 2 feet apart
Fun Facts
Being a hybrid, it's usually sterile, producing no seeds and reproducing only vegetatively
Morocco produces 92% of the world's peppermint
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