redloon's Kentucky Colonel mint x 2 Planting Out
Plant: Spearmint (Mentha spicata) | Variety: Kentucky Colonel
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One plant purchased from Sea Island Savory Herbs nursery, and one cutting that was a gift from Casey @ Jeremiah Dairy.
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redloon's Kentucky Colonel mint Care Instructions
Try for a seed spacing of at approx. 11.7 inches (30.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.23 inches (0.6 cm) if planning to sow direct.
Spearmint 'Kentucky Colonel' normally grows to a mature height of 45.0 cm (that's 1.46 feet imperial) so ensure you have enough space in your garden for this plant.
Your garden has partial sun light - a dappled sun position will ensure your plant thrives.
Remember to water moderately.
Your garden's USDA Hardiness Zone (8b) is within the ideal range for Spearmint 'Kentucky Colonel'. The recommended range is between Zone 4 and 10.
Try to keep the ph of your soil between the range of 6.5 and 7.0 as Spearmint 'Kentucky Colonel' likes to be in acidic to neutral soil.
More information about Kentucky Colonel mint is available in the Folia gardener's wiki. All Kentucky Colonel mint Care Instructions have been kindly provided by our members.
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