Herbs > Spearmint
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Quick Info

Plant In

March-June

Sun/Shade

Full sun

Planting Depth

Do not cover

Space Seeds

Very thinly

Days to Germinate

10-14 days

Mature Height

1 ft., mounding

Kitchen Herbs

Heirloom Spearmint

Heirloom Spearmint

(Mentha spicata)

1 5

Quick Info

Plant In

March-June

Sun/Shade

Full sun

Planting Depth

Do not cover

Space Seeds

Very thinly

Days to Germinate

10-14 days

Mature Height

1 ft., mounding

Sweetest of all the mints, true spearmint produces scented bright green, serrated leaves all season. Freshly harvested spearmint has a delicious aromatic perfume that accents, but doesn’t over-power, many kinds of salads and cooked dishes. Enjoy the leaves whole, chopped, dried, frozen, preserved in salt, sugar, alcohol, or sweet oil. Fresh spearmint tea is a delight and making your own Mint Juleps is a gardeners treat! Grow only in containers, because mint spreads very quickly in the ground.

Seed Count: Approx. 675 / Weight: 75 mg

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Quick Info

Plant In

March-June

Sun/Shade

Full sun

Planting Depth

Do not cover

Space Seeds

Very thinly

Days to Germinate

10-14 days

Mature Height

1 ft., mounding

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GROWING INSTRUCTIONS

Perennial

Spring/Summer/Fall harvest.

Frost hardy to USDA zone 4.

To Start Early Indoors

In early spring, 4 to 6 weeks before last frost, start seeds in a container of moistened soil mix. Sow thinly, but do not cover. Provide a good light source until ready to transplant when seedlings are large enough to handle.

Best Grown In Containers

Mint spreads rampantly by underground runners, quickly becoming a nuisance in the garden if not restricted to containers. When warm spring weather arrives, sow seeds thinly (but do not cover) in containers of pre-moistened new soil mix in full sun. Keep evenly moist but not soggy. When several inches tall, thin or transplant seedlings 6 to 8 inches apart in pots at least 16 inches across and 12 inches deep.

Growing Notes

Mint is long-lived and gets over-crowded easily. Divide plants into quarters every spring, replanting 1 quarter of the original clump into a pot of fresh soil mix. Replant extra clumps in new pots or give away.

Harvest and Use

Harvest frequently to encourage new growth. Snip sprigs of leaves in the morning when the aromatic oils are strongest. Use in drinks and green or fresh fruit salads. Air dry by hanging branches in a warm, well-ventilated area, then package airtight.

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