Spearmint

This classic perennial tea herb is also great as a seasoning or added to fruit smoothies.

Size: Packet: 400 seeds (0.04 gram), OG

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Spearmint (Mentha spicata) is a perennial, rhizomatous plant that grows well in most temperate climates. It will tolerate anything from full sun to full shade but its vigor and tenderness will be determined by the amount of water it receives. Once established, spearmint is very low maintenance and is a must have for all culinary herb gardens. Fresh or dried leaves are delicious as tea.

60 days. Hardy perennial.
Seeds are certified organic.

Common Name:
Spearmint
Scientific Name:
Mentha spicata
Description:
This classic perennial tea herb is also great as a seasoning or added to fruit smoothies.
Plant Lifespan:
Perennial
Cold Hardiness:
Zone 9b (25 to 30)
Light Requirements:
Full Sun (min. 6 hours a day)
Seed In:
Spring-Summer
Seeding Depth:
Surface
Days to Sprout:
7-21
Optimal Soil Temperature (F):
72–75
Plant Spacing:
18-36 in.
Average Days from Seed to Harvest:
90-100

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