Global Pudina / Mint Vegetable (10 Seeds)

🌱 Global Pudina / Mint Vegetable Seeds

Global Pudina (Mint) is a fragrant, fast-spreading herb known for its refreshing aroma and versatile culinary and medicinal uses. These seeds produce high-quality mint plants with broad green leaves and a strong menthol flavor. A perennial herb, mint is ideal for kitchen gardens, herbal farms, and commercial herb cultivation. It thrives in moist conditions and grows rapidly once established, offering multiple harvests throughout the year.

Key Features:

•  Strong menthol aroma and taste

•  Rapid growth with dense foliage

•  Perennial and regrows after each cutting

•  Suitable for open fields, containers, or hydroponic systems

•  Great for cooking, tea, medicine, and essential oils

Nutritional & Medicinal Benefits:

• Rich in antioxidants, Vitamin A, and menthol compounds

• Aids digestion, reduces nausea, and supports oral health

• Used in herbal teas and traditional remedies for colds and headaches

Uses:

• Culinary: chutneys, curries, teas, drinks (like mojitos), salads

• Medicinal: mint tea for digestion and cold relief

• Industrial: essential oils, cosmetics, toothpaste, and aromatherapy

• Garden: excellent companion plant for natural pest control

🌿 Cultivation

1. Climate & Growing Conditions:

• Climate: Grows in subtropical to temperate climates

• Temperature: Best between 18°C – 30°C

• Prefers partial shade to full sun and thrives in moist environments

2. Soil Requirements:

• Soil type: Fertile, well-drained loamy soil

• pH: 6.0–7.5

• Enrich soil with organic compost or leaf mold for best results

3. Sowing & Propagation:

• Seed sowing: Start in nursery trays or directly in moist soil

• Seed rate: 150–200 grams/acre (as mint is more commonly propagated by root cuttings, seed propagation needs patience)

• Spacing: 30–45 cm between plants and rows

• Maintain moist soil during germination (14–20 days)

4. Fertilizer & Care:

• Apply well-decomposed organic compost as basal dressing

• Use NPK 40:20:20 in split doses during the growing period

• Supplement with liquid manure or vermicompost tea for leaf quality

5. Irrigation:

• Requires frequent watering, especially in summer

• Keep soil consistently moist, but avoid waterlogging

• Mulching helps retain moisture and reduce weed growth

6. Pest & Disease Management:

Common Pests:

• Aphids, whiteflies, spider mites
  Control:

• Neem oil spray, insecticidal soap, or companion planting with garlic

Common Diseases:

• Rust, powdery mildew, and root rot
  Control:

• Improve air circulation, avoid overhead watering, and rotate crops

7. Harvesting:

• First harvest in 60–70 days after sowing

• Trim stems 5–7 cm above ground

• Multiple harvests possible every 3–4 weeks as it regrows rapidly

• Best harvested early morning for highest essential oil content

8. Yield:

• Fresh herb yield: 5–7 tons per hectare per season

• Can yield up to 3–4 harvests per year

• High return crop for small and large-scale herbal farming