Peppermint

The bulletin provides a practical overview of peppermint: botanical description and distinctions among common varieties, methods of propagation, and the regions where it is grown worldwide and in the United States. It details cultivation practices, hazards to the crop, harvesting and on‑farm distillation procedures including still design, and the chemistry and uses of peppermint oil and menthol. Historical and commercial aspects are discussed, including export markets, price trends, and an episode of market control that affected production. Illustrations supplement the text with depictions of runners, leaves, flowering tops, and a typical still.