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PENNYROYAL - MENTHA PULEGIUMThe seed needs light to germinate but grows quickly once it sprouts. Plant them in prepared seed beds outside after all danger of frost. Sow the seed on the surface of the soil and mist the bed to moisten it. Keep it moist and germination should occur in two weeks. Divide established plants every three years in early spring for the best form and production.Pennyroyal is an easy to grow herb. Pennyroyal makes a wonderful trailing plant when grown in a hanging basket or at the edges of mixed color containers. Pinch the terminal ends of the herb to stimulate bushiness and a more compact growing shape. Grow pennyroyal as a ground cover in sunny areas with junky soil. The plant will persist even in unfavorable conditions and can be helpful in vegetation free zones as an erosion control.Cautions About PennyroyalPennyroyal has been used to relieve pain, gastrointestinal discomfort, soothe colds and to aid in menstruation problems. The plant has also been used to induce abortion so it should never be handled or ingested by a pregnant woman.CLICK ON SHIELD TO VIEW OUR OTHER ITEMS:
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