Spearmint – Heirloom Culinary Herb Garden Seeds

[split_description] Why You’ll Love It Fragrant and Flavorful: Produces that cool, classic mint flavor loved in teas, sauces, salads, and desserts. Perennial Favorite: Comes back each year in most climates — just plant once and enjoy long-term harvests. Pollinator-Friendly: Spearmint blooms attract bees and beneficial insects to your garden. Container Ready: Grows well in pots to keep its spreading roots contained and controlled. Plant Characteristics Height: 18–30 inches Growth Habit: Spreading, vigorous perennial with square stems and toothed green leaves Leaf Type: Oval, serrated leaves with a bright green color and strong mint scent Days to Maturity: 60–75 days Hardiness: Hardy perennial in zones 4–9 Flavor and Culinary Uses Flavor: Mild, sweet, and cooling without the sharp menthol intensity of peppermint Culinary Uses: Excellent for herbal teas, jellies, mojitos, tabbouleh, yogurt sauces, fruit salads, and garnishes Companion Planting Tips Good Companions: Cabbage, tomatoes, carrots, and peas Avoid Planting Near: Parsley (can compete for space and nutrients) Bonus Benefit: Helps repel aphids, cabbage moths, and flea beetles when interplanted or grown nearby Common Issues and Solutions Spreading Aggressively: Grow in containers or raised beds to prevent mint from taking over your garden Poor Airflow: Space plants properly and trim back regularly to avoid mildew Pale Leaves: Can be a sign of nutrient deficiency — feed with compost or organic fertilizer Seeds Per Packet 25mg Approximately 88 100mg Approximately 352