Spearmint Seeds
50-70 Days to maturity. Mentha spicata. Spearmint Seeds. Non-GMO, perennial, organic, hybrid, open-pollinated, heirloom, AAS winner. Suitable for growing in fields, containers, garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. Enjoy the vibrant, fruity aroma of Spearmint—an easy-to-grow perennial perfect for fresh teas, cocktails, and culinary uses. This vigorous herb is delightfully refreshing and highly versatile, flourishing best in moist, rich soil—especially when kept in a contained area.
Growing Spearmint in the Garden
Spearmint can be sown directly after the last frost or started indoors about 8 weeks before transplanting. Sow seeds 0.125 inch deep, spaced 12-18 inches apart, in rich, moist, well-drained soil.
Keep soil consistently moist and prune regularly to encourage bushier growth and delay flowering. Growing in containers or using barriers in garden beds helps control its spreading rhizomes.
Harvesting and use of Spearmint
Harvest before or just as the plant flowers, when leaves are most flavorful. Cut stems just above a leaf node to encourage new growth, and trim yellow or flowering stems to maintain vigor.
About Spearmint Garden Seeds
Spearmint is one of the most versatile and popular garden mints, prized for its fruity aroma and flavor.
Native to Europe and temperate Asia, it's been used since ancient times for culinary, medicinal, and aromatic purposes.
It spreads easily via rhizomes, so it's often grown in containers or controlled areas to prevent it from overtaking garden space.
Tips From Our Gardeners
“Spearmint’s such a workhorse in my kitchen—one snip and I’ve got mojitos, mint tea, or salad garnish ready. Just be sure to plant it in a pot, or it’ll happily take over your whole garden!”
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- Jerry Sawyer, True Leaf Market Writer |
Spearmint Seeds Per Package:
- 100 seed Packet
- 1000 seeds - Wholesale
- 5000 seeds - Bulk
Non-GMO Spearmint seeds are available for Fast Free Shipping on qualifying orders.
=======Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Mentha spicata |
| Spearmint Color: | Green |
| Spearmint Flavor: | Fruity, minty, aromatic |
Growing Info
| Hardiness Zone: | Perennial 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Days to Maturity: | 50-70 |
| Days to Germination: | 14-14 |
| Seeding Depth: | 0.125 inch |
| Plant Spacing: | 12-18 inches |
| Row Spacing: | 12-18 inches |
| Plant Height: | 24-24 inches |
| Growth Habit: | Spreading |
| Soil Preference: | Rich, moist, well drained soil with pH between 6.0 and 7.5. |
| Temperature Preference: | Cooler |
| Light Preference: | Partial Shade |
Other
| Direct Sow: | Yes |
| Start Indoors: | Yes, 6-8 weeks before transplanting. |
| Plant Width: | spreading |
| Deer Resistant: | No |
| Germination Temperature: | 70 F |
| Pests and Diseases: | Generally resistant; occasionally susceptible to rust, leaf spot, aphids, spider mites, root rot if overwatered. |
| Garden Size: | Container, Garden Plot, Raised Bed |
| Climate Tolerance: | Tolerant of moist conditions; can become invasive due to spreading rhizomes. |