Spearmint 'Canaries'

Mentha spicata

How to grow Spearmint 'Canaries'

  • Partial Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Canaries is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Ideally plant in loamy, potting mix and clay soil and try to keep the ph of your soil between the range of 6.5 and 7.0 as Canaries likes to be in weakly acidic soil to neutral soil.

Growing Canaries from seed

Sow 0.23 inches (0.6 cm) deep with a guideline distance of 11.7 inches (30.0 cm).

Transplanting Canaries

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Canaries is a hardy plant.

Harvesting Canaries