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Spearmint 'Kentucky Colonel'

Mentha spicata

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Kentucky Colonel is a variety of Spearmint which is a member of the Mentha family. Its botanical name is Mentha spicata 'Kentucky Colonel'. This variety is a Herb that typically grows as an Perennial, which is defined as a plant that matures and completes its lifecycle over the course of three years or more. Kentucky Colonel normally grows with a forb-like habit to a mature height of 45.0 cm (that's 1.46 feet imperial).

Kentucky Colonel Spearmint is normally fairly low maintenance and quite easy to grow, as long as a level of basic care is provided throughout the year. Being aware of the basic soil, sun and water preferences will result in a happier and healthier plant.

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How to grow Spearmint 'Kentucky Colonel'

Dappled Sun
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Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys dappled sun and remember to water moderately. Kentucky Colonel is generally regarded as a hardy plant, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Use USDA Hardiness Zone 4 - 10 as your guideline for the appropriate climate for this plant. Kentucky Colonel needs a soil ph of 6.5 to 7.0 (weakly acidic soil - neutral soil).

Growing Kentucky Colonel 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 Kentucky Colonel

Kentucky Colonel is hardy, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Kentucky Colonel

Spearmint 'Kentucky Colonel' information

Lifecycle The lifecycle that Kentucky Colonel exhibits. Perennial Category The category for the Kentucky Colonel plant. Herb
Hardiness Is Kentucky Colonel frost hardy? Hardy
Mature Height How tall does Kentucky Colonel grow? 45.0 cm / 1.46 feet
USDA Zone Range What zones does Kentucky Colonel grow best in? Zone 4 - Zone 10 pH Range The level of acidity for Kentucky Colonel. 6.5 - 7.0
Sun How much sunlight does Kentucky Colonel need to grow? Dappled Sun
Water Requirements How much water does Kentucky Colonel require? Medium
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Kentucky Colonel need in order to germinate? 20°C / 68°F to 25°C / 77°F Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Kentucky Colonel in? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki!
Sowing Depth How deep to plant Kentucky Colonel? 0.6 cm / 0.23 inches
Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to sow Kentucky Colonel 30.0 cm / 11.7 inches

How long does Kentucky Colonel take to grow?

These estimates for how long Spearmint 'Kentucky Colonel' 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!

Days to Germination How long does it take Kentucky Colonel to germinate? 10 days Average 10 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Kentucky Colonel? + 28 days Average 28 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Maturity How long until Kentucky Colonel is ready for harvest / bloom? + 173 days Average 173 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Kentucky Colonel? = 211 days

Latest Spearmint 'Kentucky Colonel' Reviews

25 Apr 2013

JGarfield's Herb: Spearmint 'Kentucky Colonel' was Reviewed day 5

Nothing like pinching a couple leaves off for the morning tea… Gotta love fresh Spearmint!!

5 stars
01 Nov 2011

El_Bano's Kentucky Colonel Mint was Reviewed day 193

Spreads quickly, although that doesn’t mean large leaves. Will grow in a container next time. Made a good mint julip and reduced the fishiness in fish based soups.

4 stars