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Spearmint

Mentha spicata. The most versatile and popular of the culinary varieties, Spearmint has spear-shaped, bright green leaves and purple flowers. We could give you detailed growing instructions but basically, it is hard to kill. Perennial. Hardiness zones: 3-10. Height: 24". (OP.)

Average seed life: 1 year.

One packet of about 250 seeds
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    • Mentha spicata. Most varieties of culinary Mint must be grown vegetatively with the exception of Spearmint which may be grown easily from seed. Often considered an invasive species, it is easily direct-sown into the garden after the last spring frost date. We would even go so far as to suggest to grow it only in containers. Bee friendly. Deer resistant.
  • Gardening Tips
    • Mint Sowing Instructions
      Planting Depth      :1/4”-1/2”
      Row Spacing:12”-18”
      Seed Spacing:3”-6”
      Plant Spacing: 12”

      Herbs may be either direct-sown outdoors after the threat of frost has passed, or started indoors for transplanting or container gardening. Herbs require moderately rich, well-draining soil with at least 5 hours of bright sunlight. To start indoors: sow lightly in sterilized seed mix, lightly moisten and cover with plastic wrap until germination takes place. Do not water again until sprouts emerge. Remove plastic wrap once sprouted. Transplant outdoors when the threat of frost has passed. Some perennials like Lavender, Catnip or Savory prefer to be started indoors. Others such as Chives, Sage or Fennel prefer to be direct-sown outside once the soil has warmed. Most herbs dislike chemicals or over-fertilization. Feed lightly with kelp or fish emulsion once seedlings are well established. Keep lightly moist: never wet. Pinch back the plants to avoid flowering and to encourage leaf production.

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Mentha spicata. Most varieties of culinary Mint must be grown vegetatively with the exception of Spearmint which may be grown easily from seed. Often considered an invasive species, it is easily direct-sown into the garden after the last spring frost date. We would even go so far as to suggest to grow it only in containers. Bee friendly. Deer resistant.
  • Mint Sowing Instructions
    Planting Depth    :1/4”-1/2”
    Row Spacing:12”-18”
    Seed Spacing:3”-6”
    Plant Spacing: 12”

    Herbs may be either direct-sown outdoors after the threat of frost has passed, or started indoors for transplanting or container gardening. Herbs require moderately rich, well-draining soil with at least 5 hours of bright sunlight. To start indoors: sow lightly in sterilized seed mix, lightly moisten and cover with plastic wrap until germination takes place. Do not water again until sprouts emerge. Remove plastic wrap once sprouted. Transplant outdoors when the threat of frost has passed. Some perennials like Lavender, Catnip or Savory prefer to be started indoors. Others such as Chives, Sage or Fennel prefer to be direct-sown outside once the soil has warmed. Most herbs dislike chemicals or over-fertilization. Feed lightly with kelp or fish emulsion once seedlings are well established. Keep lightly moist: never wet. Pinch back the plants to avoid flowering and to encourage leaf production.

    Our Pollinators are in Peril

    Shade Tolerance
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