Mint & Strawberry Seeds

Mint
Hardy Perennial
The ideal companion to lamb, mint is an attractive plant to have on the garden. It has vibrant green foliage and aromatic leaves which release their fragrance as they move.

Sow Indoors: all year round to grow indoors. Sow from February to May for transplanting outdoors.
Transplant: April - July
Sow Outdoors: May - August
Harvest: January - December

Sow Indoors
Sow seeds into a tray of good quality free draining compost. Lightly cover with compost or a fine grit and place in a propagator or seal inside a clear bag. This will create humidity to help start germination. Place in a light warm location until seedlings start to emerge, the bag or lid can then be removed but seedlings must be kept warm and away from drafts. Germination can take 14 - 21 days.
Once the seedlings are large enough to handle, they can be transplanted into larger pots and placed in the kitchen or outdoors. If plants are to be placed outdoors, they must be hardened off by placing them outdoors during the day and bringing them back indoors at night. Repeat for 10-15 days. Plants can be planted into beds and borders but should be protected from slugs and snails.

Sow Outdoors
Seeds can be sown direct outdoors into pots once the risk of frost has passed. Thin seedlings to 30cm apart once they are large enough to handle.
Harvest leaves regularly. Tear rather than chop to help retain the plants aroma. Leaves can be dried or frozen. For a fresh supply of leaves indoors year-round, sow seeds every 12-14 weeks.
This plant has been known to spread so is best confined to a container. Containers can be sunken into the ground to integrate plants into beds and borders.
Growing height: 30cm

Strawberry
Hardy Perennial
This alpine variety produces masses of dainty sweet tasting fruits on lush green foliage. Ideal for decorating pastries and cakes or dropping into a cocktail or glass of champagne, [lants are ideal to be grown in beds or containers.

Sow Indoors: February - April
Transplant: April
Harvest: July - September

Sow Indoors
Sow seeds into a tray of good quality free draining compost. Lightly cover with compost or a fine grit and place in a propagator or seal inside a clear bag. This will create humidity to help start germination. Place in a light warm location until seedlings start to emerge, the bag or lid can then be removed but seedlings must be kept warm and away from drafts. Germination can take 14 - 30 days.
Once the seedlings are large enough to handle, they can be transplanted into larger pots and placed in a warm conservatory or greenhouse. If plants are to be placed outdoors, they must be hardened off by placing them outdoors during the day and bringing them back indoors at night. Repeat for 10-15 days. Plants should be spaced 15cm apart and covered in netting to protect them from birds and wildlife
Growing Height 25cm