Spearmint Seeds – 3080

Heirloom Herb | Perennial | Fresh & Fragrant
Approx. 1,000+ Seeds per Gram (typically sold by packet weight)

Spearmint (Mentha spicata) is a fast-growing heirloom perennial herb known for its refreshing, sweet aroma and cool, crisp flavor. Its bright green, serrated leaves are perfect for a wide range of uses—from teas, sauces, and desserts to salads, marinades, and mojitos. Spearmint is also valued for its medicinal and soothing properties, and is a favorite in herbal remedies and aromatherapy.

Once established, spearmint is low-maintenance and vigorous, spreading easily via underground rhizomes—ideal for containers, herb gardens, or naturalized beds (though best contained).

Key Features

• Classic heirloom spearmint variety.
• Grows 30–60 cm (12–24") tall with spreading habit.
• Sweet, refreshing mint flavor perfect for culinary & herbal use.
• Excellent for teas, cocktails, desserts, and sauces.
• Perennial hardy to Zones 4–9.
• Can be invasive—best grown in containers or controlled beds.

How to Grow Spearmint from Seed

When to Start:

• Indoors: 8–10 weeks before last frost.
• Outdoors: Sow directly after last frost in spring.

Sowing Instructions:

• Seed Depth: Surface sow or barely cover with fine soil.
• Light Requirement: Light aids germination—do not bury deeply.
• Germination Temp: 18–21°C (65–70°F).
• Germination Time: 10–16 days.

Growing Conditions:

• Light: Full sun to partial shade.
• Soil: Moist, rich, well-drained.
• Spacing: 30–45 cm (12–18") apart.
• Watering: Keep consistently moist but not soggy.

Care Tips:

• Thin young seedlings to encourage bushy growth.
• Prune regularly to prevent flowering and extend leaf production.
• Harvest leaves before flowering for best flavor.
• Contain roots or grow in pots to manage spread.