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
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.
Delivered within 2-5 working days via our standard delivery
Standard Delivery
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Express Delivery
You can also send this item the next day, just place the order before 11 am and we'll get it sent out the same day to arrive the following day.
Gifting
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If you’re worried about your delivery or have any other questions please get in touch at [email protected] and one of our team will come back to you as soon as we can.
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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.
Delivered within 2-5 working days via our standard delivery
Standard Delivery
For standard delivery, we’ll work with our delivery partners to ensure you receive your delivery within 2-5 working days.
Express Delivery
You can also send this item the next day, just place the order before 11 am and we'll get it sent out the same day to arrive the following day.
Gifting
Want to send this as a gift? We can include a handwritten note, just add what you'd like to write at checkout.
If you’re worried about your delivery or have any other questions please get in touch at [email protected] and one of our team will come back to you as soon as we can.
For more information on our shipping services, have a look at our FAQs.
Grow in Your Garden
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How to Grow
Sow spearmint seeds thinly in moist soil and keep in partial shade. Once seedlings appear, thin them out and transplant to pots or garden beds. Spearmint prefers well-drained soil and regular watering.
Sowing
Scatter thinly onto damp but well drained soil and cover. Place in a clear sealed container and keep in a sunny spot until germination.
About Common Spearmint
Ideal for pots or garden herb beds, thrives in most light conditions, perennial and easy to grow.
- Herbs
- Not Fussy
- Fast Growing
- Pot Fans
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.