Pennyroyal Germination Information
How to Sow Pennyroyal: - Best sown indoors at alternating temperatures of 55 and 72°
- Sow with NO cover as light aids in germination
- Expect germination in 10-15 days
- Seeds can also be sown outdoors after all danger of frost is past in the spring, but when the ground is still cool
- When sowing seed outdoors, we recommend a maximum planting depth of 4X the width of the seed
How to Grow Pennyroyal: Transplanting: Transplant when there are at least two sets of true leaves
Spacing: Space 6 inches apart
Lighting: Site in full sun. Plants will tolerant light shade if competition from other plants is not too intense
Soil: Site in damp, but well-drained soil
Additional Care: Pinch the growing tips to encourage the growth of side branches. Mulch with pine straw to help plants overwinter
Appearance and Use:
This creeping herb makes an excellent ground cover: it grows only 6-12
inches tall and as it spreads the branches bend down to the soil and form roots. From mid-summer
to early autumn the whorls of lilac flowers appear. The small, green leaves are redolent with a peppermint
aroma. They are used as an herbal insect repellant. Harvest them by shearing back the
entire plant just as flowering begins
About Pennyroyal: Botanical name: Mentha pulegium
Pronunciation: men’thå pu-leg’e-um
Lifecycle: Perennial
Origination: Lamiaceae; native to England and Continental Europe
