Naturalized under the plum tree in the permaculture garden. I harvest it all season long as needed, and dry it from time to time.
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JosephsGarden's Mint, Spearmint 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 normally tends to reach to a mature height of 45.0 cm [imperial: 1.46 feet] so ensure you have enough space in your garden for this plant.
Spearmint tends to enjoys a dappled sun position, which is ideal for your garden's sun profile.
Remember to water moderately.
Your garden's USDA Hardiness Zone (5a) is within the ideal range for Spearmint. The recommended range is between Zone 4 and 10.
Ensure your soil has a ph of between 6.5 and 7.0 as Spearmint is a acidic to neutral soil loving plant.
More information about Mint, Spearmint is available in the Folia gardener's wiki. All Mint, Spearmint Care Instructions have been kindly provided by our members.
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Milestones
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07 Jun 2012
Preserved day 2591
Dehydrated.
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05 Jun 2012
Harvesting day 2589
Clipped off the whole patch.
16.0 x bunch
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04 May 2012
Harvesting day 2557
The mint is growing well enough to start harvesting.
1.0 x bunch
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04 May 2005
Transplanted day 0
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