Sarah Wilkins
3 August 2022
Welcome to the complete guide to growing Pennyroyal in Perth. In this guide, we will cover everything you will need to know to grow Pennyroyal in your backyard or balcony.
Growing herbs at home is one of the most satisfying things to do. The best part is that it’s extremely easy as well. As beneficial as herbs are for all of us, what is many times overlooked is the joy that herb gardening can bring.
Best time to grow Pennyroyal in Perth
The best time to grow this delicious herb in Perth, is between Sep-Nov, Mar-May.
If you are considering growing it elsewhere, you better check local weather and seasonal conditions.
Will Pennyroyal grow in a pot?
Yes, it will grow well in a pot. You can use one pot for a plant, or get a large pot and plant a few varieties if there’s room.
How much sun is best?
Pennyroyal thrives when it is positioned in a spot that gets Light shade to full sun.
If you find that the leaves start to brown, try moving it in shade, or via versa. Each area can have its own peculiar conditions.
Best soil to grow Pennyroyal
If you are growing Pennyroyal in Perth, you’ll find that it prefers a boggy soils and will be very happy with it.
You can find potting mix that will do that just fine, or add some to your garden bed before planting.
How often should I water?
Pennyroyal needs Regular watering. There are self watering pots available if you plan to grow it in a pot, or you can just get in a regular habit of checking the soil each day or two.
When can I harvest Pennyroyal?
You can harvest Pennyroyal at its prime, which is around when fully grown.
What to propagate
You can plant Pennyroyal from Seeds, and place each plant around 10-20 centimetres apart.
Frequency in growing Pennyroyal
Pennyroyal is a Perennial herb.
Did you know?
Here are two interesting herb facts that you may not be aware of.
Fact 1: Herbs have been used forever. They have been important to all cultures since long before we recorded history.
Fact 2: Many herbs contain essential oils, which are the flavouring components of extracts.
These make growing Pennyroyal in your own Perth yard even more special, in my opinion.
Enjoy growing Pennyroyal in Perth
I hope you enjoy growing Pennyroyal in your backyard or balcony.
It really is a wonderful herb to grow here in Western Australia, and you will also enjoy that it saves you money from buying dried versions or fresh (expensive) cuttings from the shops.
I hope you found this guide useful, happy growing!
