Easy to grow and quite ubiquitous across the Northern Hemisphere, Spearmint seeds can sometimes be a chore to find. We are pleased to now be able to offer a selection of the lovely and useful Spearmint to our gardeners! Highly aromatic, Spearmint is a common flavoring agent in everything from teas to toothpaste, but it also offers lush, low-growing foliage with lilac purple flowers that are a joy to have in any garden setting.
When to Plant Spearmint Seeds
Time to bring the minty magic into your life! Start those Spearmint seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost of the season, or you can sow them directly into the garden after the frost has taken its final bow. The mint parade is about to begin!
Where to Plant Spearmint Seeds
Plant Spearmint in moist, nutrient-rich soils that are well-drained and basking in partial sun—think of it as a refreshing spa day for your plants, getting 4-6 hours of sunlight. Just a friendly warning: Spearmint loves to spread its leafy arms, so choose a spot where it can frolic freely, or make sure to put up some “no trespassing” signs!
How to Plant Spearmint Seeds
Spearmint seeds are sunlight enthusiasts, so remember: no covering them up like they're hiding from a scary monster! When you start indoors, once those seedlings have reached a few inches tall, give them their own space in the garden, about 1-3 feet apart to accommodate their minty ambitions. If you’re broadcasting them straight onto moist soil, just sprinkle them and thin out any weaker ones later. No burying allowed—these seeds are in it for the sunbathing!
How to Harvest Spearmint
Harvest time is like a minty celebration that can go on throughout the growing season! For the best flavor, snip away just before the plant decides to bloom. Trim off any yellowed leaves and cut back those flower spikes to encourage more of that luscious green growth. You can use those fresh leaves right away, or hang them up to dry in a well-ventilated area for later—because who wouldn’t want to have a minty stash at hand? Happy gardening, and may your Spearmint thrive like a champ!