Sowing calendar · Herbs
Pennyroyal
Mentha pulegium · Poejo, Poleo, Menthe pouliot, Polei-Minze, Menta puleggio, poejos
Calendar
Calendar for mainland Portugal.
- PlantMar–Apr, Oct–Nov
- HarvestMay–Sep
- Spacing
- 30 cm between rows · 25 cm apart
- Sowing depth
- 2 cm
- Water need
- high
- Frost
- hardy
- Life cycle
- perennial
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Seed saving
- medium · keeps ~2 years
Notes
A low creeping mint for damp spots, used in Alentejo açordas and soups. Strong: use small amounts, and avoid concentrated teas or oil, especially in pregnancy.
Good neighbours
Months for mainland Portugal. In the app, sowing and planting follow your own local climate and the forecast.