nic's Garden Mint

Care instructions for Garden Mint

General Information for Spearmint

The details below are the general care instructions for Spearmint Mentha spicata plants - so feel free to update the details below so that everyone can benefit!

• Lifecycle The lifecycle that this Spearmint exhibits. Perennial Category The category that Spearmint belongs to. Herb
• Hardiness How frost hardy is Spearmint? Hardy Country of Origin Where did Spearmint come from?
• Mature Height How tall does Spearmint grow? 45.0 cm / 17.55" Mature Spread How wide does Spearmint grow? ?

How to grow and keep Spearmint happy

• USDA Zone Range Which zones does Spearmint grow best in? 4 - 11 pH Range The level of acidity for Spearmint. 6.5 - 7.0
• Water Requirements How much water does Spearmint require? Medium Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertilizer does Spearmint need? ?
• Soil The type of soil that Spearmint needs. ? Sun How much sunlight does Spearmint need to grow? Partial Sun
• Min. Air Temperature The lowest air temp to grow Spearmint in. ? Max. Air Temperature The highest air temp to grow Spearmint in. ?

How to sow and germinate Spearmint

• Can Sow Direct? Can Spearmint be sown directly? Yes Sowing Depth How deep to plant Spearmint? 0.6 cm / 0.23"
• Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to plant Spearmint? 30.0 cm / 11.70" Sowing Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of Spearmint? ?
• Min. Germination Temperature The lowest temp that Spearmint will germinate at. ? Max. Germination Temperature The highest temp that Spearmint will germinate at. ?

How to transplant Spearmint

• Planting Distance Apart How far apart to plant Spearmint seedlings. 41.0 cm / 15.99" Planting Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of Spearmint seedlings. 51.0 cm / 19.89"

How to harvest Spearmint

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How long does Spearmint take to grow?

These estimates for how long Spearmint takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

• Days to Germination How long does it take Spearmint to germinate? 12 days Average 12 days | Min 3 days | Max 31 days (16)
• Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Spearmint? + days Average days | Min days | Max days (0)
• Days to Maturity How long until Spearmint is ready for harvest / bloom? + 151 days Average 151 days | Min 7 days | Max 499 days (20)
• Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Spearmint? = days

When should I sow or plant Spearmint?

These estimates are relative to your last frost date. Enter your frost dates and we'll calculate your sowing and planting dates for you!

• When to sow The number of days to sow Spearmint before or after your last frost date. ?
• When to plant out The number of days to plant out Spearmint before or after your last frost date. ?
• Bloom Time When will Spearmint bloom? Mid Summer Harvest Time When is Spearmint ready for harvest? ? Pruning Time When should I prune Spearmint? ?