Spearmint 'Chewing gum mint'

Mentha spicata

How to grow Spearmint 'Chewing gum mint'

  • Partial Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Chewing gum mint is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Ensure your soil is loamy, potting mix and clay and has a ph of between 6.5 and 7.0 as Spearmint is a weakly acidic soil to neutral soil loving plant.

Growing Chewing gum mint from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 11.7 inches (30.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.23 inches (0.6 cm).

Transplanting Chewing gum mint

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

Harvesting Chewing gum mint

Other Names for Spearmint 'Chewing gum mint'

Mint