Common Spearmint Seeds
Mentha spicata
soothingly fresh mint for scent and teas.
Fresh mint teas and complexly flavoured dishes are on your doorstep. Grow spearmint mint and enjoy that end-of-the-day mint tea ritual in your garden.
Approx 700 seeds
- Herbs
- Not Fussy
- Fast Growing
- Pot Fans
Common Spearmint Seeds – Quick Growing Guide
Spearmint seeds are easy to grow and thrive in moist, well-drained soil with partial shade. Sow from March to September, either directly outdoors or in pots. Leaves can be harvested from 4–6 weeks, perfect for fresh mint leaves in teas and salads. Regular watering keeps plants healthy.
How to Sow, Grow and Harvest Common Spearmint Seeds
- Sow:March–September, direct or in pots
- Germination:7–14 days
- Grow:Partial shade, moist well-drained soil
- Water:Regular, keep soil consistently moist
- Harvest:Leaves from 4–6 weeks, pick regularly to encourage growth
- Best for:Pots, herb gardens, windowsills
Spearmint is a versatile herb cherished for its fresh, cooling flavour. Perfect for growing in pots or garden beds, it thrives in most light conditions and offers a wonderful addition to your herb garden. Harvest leaves for soothing teas or to enhance your favourite recipes.
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Grow in Your Garden
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How to Grow
Start common spearmint seeds indoors between February and June in partial shade, as this perennial prefers a sheltered spot to establish. Ensure the soil is moist and well-drained to support healthy growth. Once established, spearmint thrives in containers, window boxes or garden beds where it can spread comfortably.
Sowing
Scatter the spearmint seeds thinly onto damp, well-drained soil and cover lightly. Place the container in a sunny spot and seal it to maintain warmth and humidity, which encourages germination during the sowing months of February to June.
Growing
Once seedlings appear, thin them out to prevent overcrowding and transplant into pots or garden beds, ideally using containers around 25 cm in size to allow room for spreading. This spacing helps maintain airflow and supports the plant’s vigorous growth habit during the growing season from May to September.
Plant care
Water spearmint regularly to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged, especially during warmer months. To encourage bushier growth and prevent legginess, pinch back the tips regularly. Cut back the plant after the growing season to maintain its shape and promote fresh growth the following year.
About Common Spearmint
Fresh, sweet spearmint for teas, salads and summer drinks. Best grown in a pot to keep it contained — a hardy perennial that comes back each year. Likes moist soil and sun to partial shade.
- Herbs
- Not Fussy
- Fast Growing
- Pot Fans
Eventual height & spread
History of Common Spearmint
Native to Europe, spearmint has been cultivated since ancient times. Known for its role in Moroccan hospitality, it’s traditionally served with green tea and sugar. Growing your own spearmint means fresh leaves on hand for teas, cooking, and natural scent.
| Other Names | Garden mint, common mint, lamb mint and mackerel mint |
|---|---|
| Pet/Baby Safe | Toxic to dogs |
FAQs
Sow seeds thinly in moist soil, keep in partial shade, and transplant when seedlings are established.
Yes, spearmint is a hardy perennial herb.
Absolutely, spearmint grows well in pots to contain its spread.