Spearmint

Edible

Aromatic

Experience the vibrant flavour and aromatic charm of the Spearmint Plant (Mentha spicata), an excellent addition to your UK garden. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, our easy-to-grow spearmint is perfect for enhancing both your culinary creations and garden aesthetics.

Culinary Delights

Spearmint is a versatile herb that elevates a variety of dishes and beverages. Use its fresh leaves to garnish salads, enhance sauces, or brew refreshing teas. The delightful aroma and flavour make it a staple in both sweet and savoury recipes.

Easy Care Tips

Sunlight: Thrives in partial shade to full sun.
Soil: Prefers moist, well-drained, alkaline soil.
Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Pruning: Regularly trim to prevent overgrowth and encourage bushier plants.
Maintenance: Divide the plant annually to maintain its health and vigour.

Environmental Benefits

Spearmint not only enhances your garden's beauty but also contributes to a healthy ecosystem. It attracts beneficial insects like bees and butterflies while naturally deterring pests, promoting a balanced and sustainable garden environment.

Attracts Pollinators: Encourages bees and butterflies to visit your garden.
Pest Deterrent: Naturally keeps unwanted pests at bay, reducing the need for chemical interventions.

Enhance your herb garden by adding our reliable spearmint plant. Visit our Mint Collection for a variety of mint plants or explore our Herb Plants collection to complement your garden further.

Bring the delightful fragrance and flavour of fresh spearmint leaves into your garden today and enjoy a bountiful, hassle-free gardening experience with AcquaGarden’s high-quality plants and fast, secure delivery.

Details

Spearmint is prized for its strong, sweet mint flavour and attractive foliage. It thrives in sunny to partially shaded locations and is perfect for garden beds, containers, and windowsills.

Grows best in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil
Ideal for garden beds, containers, and windowsills
Produces vibrant green leaves with a refreshing, sweet mint flavour
Perfect for culinary use, especially in teas, desserts, and salads

What's Included

Pots:

Get big, ready-to-grow plants in 9cm pots. Plant them in your garden or larger pots right away. They're bigger and stronger than plug plants. Pre-fed and watered for healthier plants from the start.

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Care Information

Sunlight	Full Sun to Partial Shade
Position	Sheltered
Soil	Well drained soil
Planting Time	Year round
Moisture	High
Hardiness	Hardy
Growth Rate	Medium
Spacing	100cm
Height and Spread	100cm x 150cm
Annual or Perennial	Perennial

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What You Need To Know About “Spearmint”

Plant Information

How To Plant

Plant Care

Spearmint is perfect for adding a refreshing twist to your dishes and drinks, thriving in sun to partial shade and producing vibrant green leaves with a sweet minty aroma from spring to autumn.

Grows best in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil
Perfect for both garden beds, containers, and windowsills
Produces vibrant green leaves with a refreshing, sweet mint flavour
Great for culinary use, especially in teas, desserts, and salads

Spearmint is perfect for adding a refreshing twist to your dishes and drinks, thriving in sun to partial shade and producing vibrant green leaves with a sweet minty aroma from spring to autumn.

Grows best in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil
Perfect for both garden beds, containers, and windowsills
Produces vibrant green leaves with a refreshing, sweet mint flavour
Great for culinary use, especially in teas, desserts, and salads

Planting Time:	All Year Round
Sunlight & Positioning:	Full Sun
Where to Plant:	Garden Beds - Pots - Containers
Growing Location:	Garden - Patio - Balcony - Windowsill

Planting Time:	All Year Round
Sunlight & Positioning:	Full Sun
Where to Plant:	Garden Beds - Pots - Containers
Growing Location:	Garden - Patio - Balcony - Windowsill

Choose a sunny to partially shaded area for Spearmint, whether in the garden or in pots or containers. Keep them well-watered and ensure the soil is fertile and well-drained.

Mint plants need warmth and sun, so choose a sunny to partially shaded spot with good light
Add compost or organic matter to soil before planting to provide nutrients and structure
Use pots at least 20cm wide with drainage holes and quality compost if container growing
Water well both before and after planting; space plants adequately to avoid overcrowding

Choose a sunny to partially shaded area for Spearmint, whether in the garden or in pots or containers. Keep them well-watered and ensure the soil is fertile and well-drained.

Mint plants need warmth and sun, so choose a sunny to partially shaded spot with good light
Add compost or organic matter to soil before planting to provide nutrients and structure
Use pots at least 20cm wide with drainage holes and quality compost if container growing
Water well both before and after planting; space plants adequately to avoid overcrowding

Choose the Right Spot:	A sunny location with plenty of direct sunlight
Prepare the Soil:	Loosen soil and mix in compost or organic matter
Planting:	Plant level with the soil and firm soil down around the plant
Spacing:	Space plants about 20-30cm apart for good air circulation

Choose the Right Spot:	A sunny location with plenty of direct sunlight
Prepare the Soil:	Loosen soil and mix in compost or organic matter
Planting:	Plant level with the soil and firm soil down around the plant
Spacing:	Space plants about 20-30cm apart for good air circulation

Spearmint grows robustly and produces an abundance of vibrant green leaves. With good light and minimal care, you’ll soon be enjoying a plentiful harvest for your culinary needs.

Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots. Once established, water only during dry periods
Trim the leaves regularly to encourage fresh growth and prevent flowering
Check for pests like aphids; treat with soapy water and remove any unhealthy leaves
Harvest leaves regularly for culinary use; use fresh or dry for later use

Spearmint grows robustly and produces an abundance of vibrant green leaves. With good light and minimal care, you’ll soon be enjoying a plentiful harvest for your culinary needs.

Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots. Once established, water only during dry periods
Trim the leaves regularly to encourage fresh growth and prevent flowering
Check for pests like aphids; treat with soapy water and remove any unhealthy leaves
Harvest leaves regularly for culinary use; use fresh or dry for later use

Sunlight and Position:	Needs 4-6 hours of direct sunlight daily
Watering and Feeding:	Water regularly, especially in hot weather
Support and Pruning:	Pinch off the tops to encourage bushier growth
Harvesting:	Mulch around plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds

Sunlight and Position:	Needs 4-6 hours of direct sunlight daily
Watering and Feeding:	Water regularly, especially in hot weather
Support and Pruning:	Pinch off the tops to encourage bushier growth
Harvesting:	Mulch around plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the ideal growing conditions for spearmint plants?

Spearmint thrives in full sun to partial shade with moist, well-draining soil. It prefers a pH range of 6.0-7.0 and requires regular watering to keep the soil consistently moist.

How should I care for spearmint plants?

Water regularly to maintain moist soil, prune frequently to prevent flowering and promote bushier growth, and fertilise monthly with a balanced, water-soluble fertiliser.

Can spearmint be grown indoors?

Harvest tender young leaves for fresh use in salads or cook like spinach. Older leaves are tougher and more bitter. Harvest as needed to encourage new growth