Mints have been grown for medicinal and culinary purposes for centuries. Thomas Jefferson included "mint" in a list of useful herbs for the garden at Monticello in 1794. The flowers are attractive to pollinators and the plant is deer resistant. A vigorous grower, mint should be planted in a container or given plenty of room to spread.Sow seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date at 72F. Transplant to 3" pots once they have several true leaves, then harden off and plant outdoors after last frost. Approximately 300 seeds per packet.
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