CATEGORY- Medicinal Plants

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 4 to 8 inches
3.Watering – Keep the soil consistently moist
4.Sunlight – Full sun to partial shade

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 1 to 2 feet
3.Leaves Color – Dark green with reddish stems; aromatic
4.Flowers – Small, purple, in spikes
5.Type – Outdoor/Indoor herbaceous medicinal plant
6.Feed – Compost or organic liquid fertilizer once a month
7.Watering – Frequent; do not let the soil dry out
8.Soil – Rich, moist, well-draining loamy soil
9.Sunlight – Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade
10.Suitable Temperature – 60°F–80°F (15°C–27°C); does not tolerate extreme heat or frost

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a sunny to partially shaded site with rich, moist soil.
2.Dig a hole slightly larger than the net pot.
3.Insert the sapling (with net pot) into the hole.
4.Cover with soil and press gently to firm it.
5.Water thoroughly and keep soil evenly moist.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Mentha piperita
2.Common names: Peppermint, Pudina (in general Indian context)
3.Hindi: पुदीना (Pudīnā)
4.Tamil: புதினா (Putinā)
5.Telugu: పుదీన (Pudīna)
6.Kannada: ಪುದೀನಾ (Pudīnā)
7.Marathi: पुदीना (Pudīnā)
8.Malayalam: പുതിന (Putina)