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Spearmint Tree Seed Starter Grow Kit

BOTANICAL NAMEMentha spicata

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Spearmint is the cool, sweet mint of mojitos and fresh tea — vigorous, fragrant, and happy on a windowsill.

GERMINATION10-15 days
SUNLIGHTFull Sun to Partial Shade (4-6 hours daily)

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Germination01

10-15 days

Light02

Full Sun to Partial Shade (4-6 hours daily)

Temperature03

65-75F

Hardiness04

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Spearmint care, from seed onward.

Botanical name
Mentha spicata
Common names
Lamb Mint
Family
Lamiaceae
Genus
Mentha
Species
M. spicata
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Start growing

CONTAINER ONLY. Highly aggressive.

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Growing with your kit

Kitchen-sill garden staple in Seeds In A Cup® kits.

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Propagation

By cuttings or division.

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Seasonal growth & harvest

Rapid spreading via runners.

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Growing conditions

Damp soil; partial shade.

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Weather & tolerances

Shade tolerant; needs water.

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Pests & plant health

Mint rust, aphids.

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Plant safety

Safe for consumption.

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Botanical features

Perennial, serrated leaves, pink flowers.

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Varieties

‘Kentucky Colonel’, ‘Curly Mint’.

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Garden & everyday uses

Primary culinary mint (Sauces, Mojitos)

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Native range & distribution

Europe and Southern Asia native.

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Conservation

Abundant.

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Name origins

Named for spear-pointed leaves.

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History

Bible tithing herb.

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Spearmint is the cool, sweet mint of mojitos and fresh tea — vigorous, fragrant, and happy on a windowsill. How to grow Spearmint from seed Start here: Spearmint seeds need a cold, moist rest first. Mix them into the damp soil, cover with the humidity lid, and chill the planter in your refrigerator for several weeks before moving it somewhere warm and bright. Sow your seeds at the depth listed on the included instruction card and cover lightly. Then set the clear humidity lid on top to hold warmth and moisture. Keep the planter warm and in bright light, and mist the surface whenever it begins to dry. When your Spearmint sprouts appear, remove the lid and move it to your brightest window or under a grow light. Once seedlings have their second set of true leaves, pot them up or move them outdoors after your last frost. Spearmint at a glance Botanical name: Mentha spicata Germination: 10-15 days at 65-75F USDA zones: Any Zone If grown indoors Mature size: 12-24 inches Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade (4-6 hours daily) Seeds included: 2-7+ Seeds Frequently asked questions What's included in the Spearmint Seed Starter Grow Kit? Do Spearmint seeds need cold stratification? Yes — Spearmint seeds are raw and untreated, so they need a cold, moist rest to break dormancy. Mix them into the damp soil, cover with the lid, and chill the planter in the refrigerator for several weeks, then move it somewhere warm and bright. How long do Spearmint seeds take to germinate? Spearmint seeds typically sprout in 10-15 days at 65-75F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions. Can I grow Spearmint indoors, and is it hardy in my area? You start Spearmint indoors in any climate using the kit. Once established it can be moved outdoors in Any Zone If grown indoors, or kept in a container in colder regions. What if my seeds don't sprout?
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Do Spearmint seeds need cold stratification?

Yes — Spearmint seeds are raw and untreated, so they need a cold, moist rest to break dormancy. Mix them into the damp soil, cover with the lid, and chill the planter in the refrigerator for several weeks, then move it somewhere warm and bright.

How long do Spearmint seeds take to germinate?

Spearmint seeds typically sprout in 10-15 days at 65-75F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions.

Can I grow Spearmint indoors, and is it hardy in my area?

You start Spearmint indoors in any climate using the kit. Once established it can be moved outdoors in Any Zone If grown indoors, or kept in a container in colder regions.

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