Spearmint

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Experience the vibrant flavour and aromatic charm of the Spearmint Plant (Mentha spicata), an excellent addition to your UK garden. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, our easy-to-grow spearmint is perfect for enhancing both your culinary creations and garden aesthetics.

Culinary Delights

Spearmint is a versatile herb that elevates a variety of dishes and beverages. Use its fresh leaves to garnish salads, enhance sauces, or brew refreshing teas. The delightful aroma and flavour make it a staple in both sweet and savoury recipes.

Easy Care Tips

  • Sunlight: Thrives in partial shade to full sun.
  • Soil: Prefers moist, well-drained, alkaline soil.
  • Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
  • Pruning: Regularly trim to prevent overgrowth and encourage bushier plants.
  • Maintenance: Divide the plant annually to maintain its health and vigour.

Environmental Benefits

Spearmint not only enhances your garden's beauty but also contributes to a healthy ecosystem. It attracts beneficial insects like bees and butterflies while naturally deterring pests, promoting a balanced and sustainable garden environment.

  • Attracts Pollinators: Encourages bees and butterflies to visit your garden.
  • Pest Deterrent: Naturally keeps unwanted pests at bay, reducing the need for chemical interventions.

Enhance your herb garden by adding our reliable spearmint plant. Visit our Mint Collection for a variety of mint plants or explore our Herb Plants collection to complement your garden further.

Bring the delightful fragrance and flavour of fresh spearmint leaves into your garden today and enjoy a bountiful, hassle-free gardening experience with AcquaGarden’s high-quality plants and fast, secure delivery.

Care Information

Sunlight Full Sun to Partial Shade
Position Sheltered
Soil Well drained soil
Planting Time Year round
Moisture High
Hardiness Hardy
Growth Rate Medium
Spacing 100cm
Height and Spread 100cm x 150cm
Annual or Perennial Perennial
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the ideal growing conditions for spearmint plants?

Spearmint thrives in full sun to partial shade with moist, well-draining soil. It prefers a pH range of 6.0-7.0 and requires regular watering to keep the soil consistently moist.

How should I care for spearmint plants?

Water regularly to maintain moist soil, prune frequently to prevent flowering and promote bushier growth, and fertilise monthly with a balanced, water-soluble fertiliser.

Can spearmint be grown indoors?

Harvest tender young leaves for fresh use in salads or cook like spinach. Older leaves are tougher and more bitter. Harvest as needed to encourage new growth​

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