Photo: Bentley Seed Co.
Mint
Mint seeds will thrive at 55-65ºF. Once the seeds are germinated, they can withstand warmer temperatures, and grow best in part-shade or full sun. The mint has a lower germination rate of 67%, which is why we gave you so many! Plant several seeds in each individual seed space–you can always cull them later! Since the seeds are so small, we also recommend using tweezers to handle them, it'll be less tricky than using your fingers.
Sow seeds on top of the potting mix, pushing them down gently.
Mint should germinate in 10-14 days.
Transplant the seedlings into larger pots once the plant is 3-4" tall.
Trim off the top leaves regularly to grow a bushier plant.
When watering, water deeply every now and then, instead of lightly and often. Make sure to wet the soil, not the leaves.
The mint will be ready to harvest after 60 days. We recommend picking the mint regularly to improve the plant's production.
This is a perennial plant, meaning that if you grow it indoors it may last all year, given the temperature is warm enough. If planted outside, you can harvest throughout the season and your plant will come up the following year. Be careful though! Mint will spread like a weed in a garden, so unless you want a garden of mint, its best to keep it contained in a pot.