Spearmint Mint, English Mint, Garden Mint, Green Mint, Common Mint

Mentha spicata

Spearmint belongs to the Mentha genus. Spearmint is also known as Mint, English Mint, Garden Mint, Green Mint, Common Mint

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The Spearmint Plant Wiki

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Spearmint is used most commonly in the kitchen for mint juleps, sauces, jellies and teas. Spikes of lilac-pink flowers bloom in summer. Attractive in borders and containers. Popular with bees. Very invasive. Take this last part seriously, It will take over your garden if you let it.

Spearmint belongs to the Mentha genus.

How to grow and keep Spearmint happy

How to sow and germinate Spearmint

sowing from seed is possible, but whenever a cutting can be used, use it.

How to transplant Spearmint

How to harvest Spearmint

Companion plants for Spearmint

These plants will grow well with Spearmint:

Repellent plants for Spearmint

These plants will not grow well with Spearmint so avoid planting these within close proximity:

Common Spearmint pests

These pests are known to attack Spearmint plants:

Common Spearmint diseases & problems

These problems and diseases are known to effect Spearmint plants:

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!

When should I sow or plant Spearmint?

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Spearmint Etymology

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Spearmint Folklore

Other names for Spearmint

Mint, English Mint, Garden Mint, Green Mint, Common Mint

Mentha viridis

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