Spearmint 'Spanish'

Mentha spicata

How to grow Spearmint 'Spanish'

  • Partial Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Spanish 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 Spanish 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 Spanish

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

Harvesting Spanish

Other Names for Spearmint 'Spanish'

Yerbabuena