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Spearmint Seeds

Spearmint seeds

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SKU:
1253-P150
UPC:
874011004650

Spearmint

The dark-green, toothed leaves of this mint species are used for making tea and cocktails, flavoring candies and desserts, and adding fragrance to lotions and tinctures.

  • Conventional
  • Perennial in zones 4-10
  • Plants grow to 1-3 feet tall
  • Dark green leaves with toothed edges
  • Fresh, minty flavor

This variety works for:

  • Fresh eating
  • Dried leaves

Spearmint leaves are used in tea and mojitos and used as a garnish for water or sweet tea.

Instructions - Sow seeds indoors just beneath surface of soil. Transplant outdoors after danger of frost has passed in late spring. Can also be directly sown outdoors just before last spring frost. Spearmint will spread vigorously; to control its runners plant in a container sunk into ground. Prefers average well-drained soil and will tolerate dry conditions.

  • Start Indoors: 4-6 weeks before last frost
  • Germination: 7-10 Days
  • Rows Apart: 12-18"
  • Light: Sun/Partial Shade
 
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