Mentha spicata Seeds (Spearmint)

Spearmint (Mentha spicata) is a fragrant perennial herb belonging to the mint family. It is commonly known as garden mint or spearmint due to its spear-shaped leaves. This plant typically grows upright, reaching a height of about 1-3 feet, and spreads through rhizomes. Spearmint is known for its light green leaves with serrated edges and delicate purple flowers. It is found in USDA hardiness zones 3-11 and can be grown from Mentha spicata seeds, which are readily available for propagation. Spearmint is appreciated for its culinary uses, as well as for its aromatic and medicinal qualities.

Growing Mentha spicata from Seed

• Growth cycle: Perennial
• Watering: Medium
• Sunlight: Medium Sun
• Suitable climates: Humid Continental, Humid Subtropical, Mediterranean, Subarctic
• Where to grow: Indoor & Outdoors
• Flower color: Purple

Germinating Spearmint Flower Seeds

To germinate Mentha spicata, sow the seeds in well-drained soil and cover them with a thin layer of compost. Keep the soil moist and place the container in a warm area receiving partial sunlight. Germination usually occurs within 1-2 weeks.

We source all of our Mentha spicata seeds from a small greenhouse facility based in southeastern Maine and store them in a dark, temperature-controlled environment before shipment. You’ll find that our fresh Spearmint seeds are much easier to germinate than the mass-produced packets of flower seeds found in stores! If you have any trouble growing Spearmint seeds, we’re happy to send you additional gardening tips. In the (unlikely) event that your Mentha spicata seeds do not germinate at all, we’ll give you a full refund, no questions asked.

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