Spearmint, Spear Mint Mentha spicata

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Botanical Name:

Mentha spicata

Family:

Lamiaceae

Genus:

Mentha

Species:

spicata

Common Name:

Spearmint, Spear Mint

Seeds Per Pound:

2,830,000

Quantity:

1.14 lb

Germination:

40%

Germination Test Type:

estimate

Purity:

99%

Height:

1-3 feet

Collection Locale:

Netherlands

Crop Year:

2023

Minimum Hardiness Zone:

In Stock: 1.14 lb

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Mentha spicata

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$239.40

1 lb (~ 2830000 seeds)

$1,800.00

Characteristics

Oil Producing

Growing Info, follow in order:

Scarification: none required.

Stratification: none required.

Germination: Sow seeds early spring when the soil is warm. sow seed 1/16" deep, tamp the soil, lightly mulch the seed bed.

In a Nutshell:

* Mentha spicata ( Spear Mint or Spearmint ) is a species of mint native to much of Europe and southwest Asia , though its exact natural range is uncertain due to extensive early cultivation. It grows in wet soils . It is an invasive species in the Great Lakes region where it was first sighted in 1843 . more...

* A perennial mint with a strong mint scent, small lilac, pink, or white flowers in whorls on 4" spikes, much used as an herb and a source of essential oil, likes moist soils, in which it can spread rapidly on creeping stems, native to Europe, widely naturalized in the U.S.

* A strong spearmint flavour, they are used as a flavouring in salads or cookedfoods. The leaves are often used in 'mint sauce', which is used as a flavouring in meals. A herb tea is made from thefresh or dried leaves. more...

Wiki description:

Mentha spicata syn. M. cordifolia ( Spear Mint or Spearmint ) is a species of mint native to much of Europe and southwest Asia , though its exact natural range is uncertain due to extensive early cultivation. [ citation needed ] It grows in wet soils. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] It is an invasive species in the Great Lakes region where it was first sighted in 1843, [ 4 ] although it is grown widely across northern Indiana.

Pfaf description:

Physical Characteristics Â Mentha spicata is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft) by 1 m (3ft 3in). It is hardy to zone 3 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from Aug to September, and the seeds ripen from Sep to October. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Bees.It is noted for attracting wildlife. The plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in heavy clay soil.The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils..It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.It requires moist soil.

Usda description:

More info on http://plants.usda.gov

Usda description:

More info on http://plants.usda.gov

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