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Spearmint (Mentha spicata)

Spearmint (Mentha spicata)

Spearmint, botanically classified as Mentha spicata, is a classic culinary herb prized for its bright, sweet mint flavour and refreshing aroma. These plants are grown in-house by Urbane Eight using seeds from West Coast Seeds, ensuring healthy growth and strong flavour. Spearmint is widely used in teas, cocktails, desserts, sauces, and savoury dishes, and is known for being milder and sweeter than peppermint.

Spearmint is a vigorous, leafy plant with soft green leaves and upright stems. It grows quickly and can be harvested frequently, making it a productivez a productive and rewarding herb to grow. Well suited for containers, spearmint can be grown indoors in bright conditions or outdoors during the growing season. When planted in the garden, it is best kept contained, as mint spreads readily.

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Small - 4"/ 10cm Diameter

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Sun Requirements ▾

Bright light is ideal for spearmint. It thrives in bright indirect light and can tolerate some direct sun, particularly morning sunlight. When grown outdoors, spearmint performs well in full sun to partial shade. Insufficient light may result in slower growth and less aromatic leaves.

Watering Instructions ▾

Watering should be done when the top portion of the soil begins to dry out. Spearmint prefers evenly moist soil and is sensitive to drying out completely. Inconsistent watering can cause wilting or stress, while overwatering may lead to root issues. During warm weather or active growth, watering frequency may increase.

Care Tips ▾

Spearmint prefers a bright environment with moderate temperatures, good airflow, and consistent moisture. It performs best in a rich, well-draining soil that retains moisture without becoming waterlogged. Regular harvesting encourages bushier growth and helps keep the plant compact. Because of its fast growth, spearmint benefits from occasional trimming to prevent legginess. Bright light is ideal for spearmint. It thrives in bright indirect light and can tolerate some direct sun, particularly morning sunlight. When grown outdoors, spearmint performs well in full sun to partial shade. Insufficient light may result in slower growth and less aromatic leaves.
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