Spearmint Seeds - Mentha Spicata Spearmint Herb Seed

Spearmint Seeds

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Spearmint (Mentha Spicata) - Sweetly aromatic, Spearmint, can be used in both cooking and in potpourri and other fragrant decorative items. Spearmint herb is used to make mint jellies and sauces and of course, tea! Spearmint also has medicinal benefits as well. It is a wonderful addition for the garden that can easily be started with Spearmint herb seeds.

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PLANTING DIRECTIONS
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Flower Specifications

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

4 - 9

HEIGHT

12 - 36 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Early summer

BLOOM COLOR

Lavender

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun to partial shade

SOIL TYPE

Moist, well-drained, pH 6.1 - 7.5

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

LATIN NAME

Mentha Spicata

Spearmint (Mentha Spicata) - Sweetly aromatic, Spearmint, can be used in both cooking and in potpourri and other fragrant decorative items. Spearmint herb is used to make mint jellies and sauces and of course, tea! Spearmint also has medicinal benefits as well. It is a wonderful addition for the garden that can easily be started with Spearmint herb seeds.

This perennial grows to 3 feet tall and spreads rapidly to indefinite widths. The 2 - 3 1/2 inch lance-shaped leaves are a unique wrinkled texture. Oblong terminal spikes of lavender-pink flowers appear all summer. Like other mints, Spearmint plants are extremely easy to grow. In fact, they grow so well, it is best to confine them to containers.

How To Grow Spearmint From Herb Seeds: Start Spearmint seeds indoors 8 - 10 weeks prior to last spring frost or sow herb seeds directly outdoors in partially shaded, moist, soil. Sow the herb seeds only 1/8 inch deep in loose soil. Transplant the Spearmint seedlings when they reach 2 inches tall. Harvest leaves when the Spearmint herb plant reaches 12 inches tall. Pick the larger outside leaves as the plant grows to encourage more leaf growth. Young leaves and stems have best flavor. Dry mint leaves on trays or by hanging bunched branches upside down in a warm, dark, well-ventilated area. Fresh leaves are easy to freeze too.

Approximate Seeds Per Ounce: 470,000

Sweetly Aromatic

This Spearmint can be used in cooking, in a potpourri, and other fragrant decorative items!

Sweetly Aromatic

Spearmint Seeds

How to Grow

Start Spearmint seeds indoors 8 - 10 weeks prior to last spring frost or sow herb seeds directly outdoors in partially shaded, moist, soil. Sow the herb seeds only 1/8 inch deep in loose soil. Transplant the Spearmint seedlings when they reach 2 inches tall.

  • Sowing Rate: 3 - 5 seeds per plant
  • Depth: 1/8 inch
  • Moisture: Keep moist until germination
  • Average Germ Time: 14 - 21 days
Spearmint Seeds

Herb Specifications

Approximate Seeds Per Ounce: 470,000.

  • Plant Spacing: 18 inches
  • Height: 12 - 36 inches
  • USDA Zones: 4 - 9
  • Season: Perennial

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

60 - 70F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

14 - 21 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

1/8 inch

SOWING RATE

3 - 5 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

18 inches

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PLANTING DIRECTIONS
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Flower Specifications

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

6 - 9

HEIGHT

8 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Mid summer

BLOOM COLOR

Lavender

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun to partial shade

SOIL TYPE

Moist, well-drained, pH 6.1 - 7.5

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

LATIN NAME

Mentha Pulegium

Pennyroyal (Mentha Pulegium) - Perfect for the cottage garden, this perennial from the mint family has several benefits. Grown from Pennyroyal flower seeds this creeping plant will root from leaf nodes as it spreads. Attractive whorls of lavender flowers appear in mid to late summer, and they appear above the foliage on sturdy stems.




Bug repellent

The creeping Pennyroyal plant is a useful herb that is highly scented, and has been used to make teas, repel fleas, ants, mice, and other pests and is used in many herbal insect repellents.

pennyroyal flowers

Flower seed | pennyroyal

How to grow

How To Grow Pennyroyal From Seed: Start Pennyroyal flower seeds in late winter or early spring. Pennyroyal seeds require light to germinate, so only lightly cover the flower seeds. Lightly press the herb seeds into the soil and keep moist. In late spring, after danger of frost has passed, plant outdoors into a permanent home.

Water regularly the first year of establishment. Once the plant has matured, little watering is necessary and no fertilizer. To create bushy plants, pinch back the tips of young Pennyroyal herb plants. Every three years the plants should be divided and replanted in fresh compost to maintain healthy growth.

  • Sowing Rate: 6 - 7 seeds per plant
  • Average Germ Time: 7 - 21 days
  • Keep moist until germination
  • Attracts butterflies
  • Depth: 1/8 inch
pennyroyal plant seed

Flower Uses

Pennyroyal herb uses include container plantings such as window boxes and baskets. Pennyroyal ground cover is another use of the plant, and some even use it as a lawn alternative. It is best to confine Mentha Pulegium Pennyroyal as it can be invasive.

  • Height: 8 inches
  • USDA Zones: 6 - 9
  • Season: Perennial
  • Deer Resistant: Yes

Sweetly Aromatic

This Spearmint can be used in cooking, in a potpourri, and other fragrant decorative items!

Sweetly Aromatic

Spearmint Seeds

How to Grow

Start Spearmint seeds indoors 8 - 10 weeks prior to last spring frost or sow herb seeds directly outdoors in partially shaded, moist, soil. Sow the herb seeds only 1/8 inch deep in loose soil. Transplant the Spearmint seedlings when they reach 2 inches tall.

  • Sowing Rate: 3 - 5 seeds per plant
  • Depth: 1/8 inch
  • Moisture: Keep moist until germination
  • Average Germ Time: 14 - 21 days
Spearmint Seeds

Herb Specifications

Approximate Seeds Per Ounce: 470,000.

  • Plant Spacing: 18 inches
  • Height: 12 - 36 inches
  • USDA Zones: 4 - 9
  • Season: Perennial

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

68F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

7 - 21 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

1/8 inch

SOWING RATE

6 - 7 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seed moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

18 - 24 inches

CARE & MAINTENANCE

Pennyroyal

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PLANTING DIRECTIONS
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Flower Specifications

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

3 - 10

HEIGHT

24 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Summer to fall

BLOOM COLOR

Pink

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun to partial shade

SOIL TYPE

Rich, moist soil with a slightly acidic pH between 6.5 and 7.0

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

LATIN NAME

Mentha Piperita

Peppermint (Mentha Piperita) - There are several different types of mint: spearmint, bergamot, applemint, and Bowles mint; but Peppermint is generally the most wide spread in terms of usage. Peppermint seeds are easy to grow and the mature herb plant is pretty easy to identify by its dark green to purplish leaves. This herb typically grows around 24 inches tall or more, and consists of purplish, square stems and oblong purplish leaves with pointed tips, distinct veins, and toothed edges.

Fragrant flowers

The Peppermint herb plant has small pink, white, or purple flowers at the end of each stem from July to September. It is wonderfully fragrant and provides a cool, fresh scent that is so familiar in the summertime.

peppermint flowers

Herb seed | peppermint

How to grow

How To Grow Peppermint From Seed: Sowing Peppermint herb seeds is simple and a great way to bring this summertime favorite to the herb garden. Peppermint seeds can either be started indoors in starter trays 6 - 8 weeks before last frost, or wait until frost danger has passed, and directly sow the herb seeds outside in prepared beds. Peppermint plants are the perfect complement to any herb garden!

  • Sowing Rate: 3 - 5 seeds per plant
  • Average Germ Time: 10 - 15 days
  • Keep moist until germination
  • Attracts beneficial insects
  • Depth: 1/8 - 1/4 inch
herb seed peppermint

Plant Specifications

Mentha Piperita Peppermint can be so easy to grow from herb seeds, and it just keeps on growing - possibly where you do not want it. This makes it an ideal candidate for container herb gardening. Peppermint is useful in cooking, making tea, a variety of candies, and also has many medicinal purposes.

  • Height: 24 inches
  • USDA Zones: 3 - 10
  • Season: Perennial
  • Deer Resistant: Yes

Sweetly Aromatic

This Spearmint can be used in cooking, in a potpourri, and other fragrant decorative items!

Sweetly Aromatic

Spearmint Seeds

How to Grow

Start Spearmint seeds indoors 8 - 10 weeks prior to last spring frost or sow herb seeds directly outdoors in partially shaded, moist, soil. Sow the herb seeds only 1/8 inch deep in loose soil. Transplant the Spearmint seedlings when they reach 2 inches tall.

  • Sowing Rate: 3 - 5 seeds per plant
  • Depth: 1/8 inch
  • Moisture: Keep moist until germination
  • Average Germ Time: 14 - 21 days
Spearmint Seeds

Herb Specifications

Approximate Seeds Per Ounce: 470,000.

  • Plant Spacing: 18 inches
  • Height: 12 - 36 inches
  • USDA Zones: 4 - 9
  • Season: Perennial

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

72F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

10 - 15 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

1/8 - 1/4 inch deep

SOWING RATE

3 - 5 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

18 - 24 inches

ABOUT
PLANTING DIRECTIONS
VIDEOS

Flower Specifications

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

7 - 9

HEIGHT

1 - 2 inches

WIDTH

6 - 12 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Summer

BLOOM COLOR

Green

GROWTH RATE

Fast

ENVIRONMENT

Partial shade to full shade

FOOT TRAFFIC

Moderate

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

LATIN NAME

Mentha Requienuii

Corsican Mini Ornamental Mint (Mentha requienii) - Corsican mint is a spreading, ground-hugging plant only growing 1 - 2 inches high with petite, round leaves that emit a powerful, minty aroma. Also known as creeping mint, it spreads up to 1 foot wide by narrow stems that take root as they grow. Corsican mint can be somewhat finicky, especially when it comes to irrigation. These plants don’t tolerate drought, which means the soil should be kept consistently moist but not soggy.

Easily fills in gaps

Mini mint is the perfect ground cover solution for filling in around stepping stones or pavers, but are not sturdy enough for heavy foot traffic although moderate foot traffic is tolerable.

corsican mini mint

Corsican Mini Mint

Plant Specifications

Corsican mint plants tolerates partial sunlight to mostly shady areas. Nearly any type of moist, well-drained soil is suitable. Like most mint plants, it self-seeds readily and can be somewhat aggressive. This plant is suitable for growing in USDA plant hardiness zones 7 - 9. It freezes in colder climates but usually self-seeds in spring.

Not only can it be used as the perfect ground cover plant or container plant, In addition to its uses as a groundcover in the garden, Corsican mint is valuable culinary plant and great for containers. Snip the leaves to flavor hot and cold drinks, ice cream and baked goods. Its tiny, bright, green leaves are strongly aromatic.

  • Sowing Rate: 1 pellet per plant
  • Average Germ Time: 5 - 7 days
  • Keep moist until germination
  • Attracts bees and butterflies
  • Depth: Cover no more than the thickness of the pellet
mini ornamental mint

Pelletized Seed

Corsican mint seeds are pelletized with each seed pellet containing 8 - 12 seeds. Therefore, if you buy 25 pellets, you are actually getting over 200 seeds. Now you don't have to worry about sowing multiple seeds, thinning young plants, and all that. Just stick one pellet in a 4-inch pot and before you know it, you'll have bright green shoots spilling over the sides.

  • Height: 1 - 2 inches
  • USDA Zones: 7 - 9
  • Season: Perennial

Sweetly Aromatic

This Spearmint can be used in cooking, in a potpourri, and other fragrant decorative items!

Sweetly Aromatic

Spearmint Seeds

How to Grow

Start Spearmint seeds indoors 8 - 10 weeks prior to last spring frost or sow herb seeds directly outdoors in partially shaded, moist, soil. Sow the herb seeds only 1/8 inch deep in loose soil. Transplant the Spearmint seedlings when they reach 2 inches tall.

  • Sowing Rate: 3 - 5 seeds per plant
  • Depth: 1/8 inch
  • Moisture: Keep moist until germination
  • Average Germ Time: 14 - 21 days
Spearmint Seeds

Herb Specifications

Approximate Seeds Per Ounce: 470,000.

  • Plant Spacing: 18 inches
  • Height: 12 - 36 inches
  • USDA Zones: 4 - 9
  • Season: Perennial

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

65 - 70F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

5 - 7 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

No

DEPTH

Cover pellet with no more than the thickness of the pellet

SOIL TYPE

Moist soils with pH between 5.8 - 6.2

SOWING RATE

1 pellet per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination and plants somewhat moist at all times.

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