Herb Mint Spearmint (also known as Mentha Spicata) is native to Europe and Asia. Spearmint is hardy in zone 5-9 and blooms July and August with lilac, pink, or white flowers. It grows 12-24 inches tall and will spread 12-24 inches via rhizomes. It does well in partial to full sun and is most commonly grown in containers and herb gardens. It also makes a wonderful companion plant to tomato or cabbage in the vegetable garden, as it wards off pests. For a more ornamental mint that spreads rapidly as a groundcover, try Herb Mint Pineapple. Mint Spearmint is used in culinary applications and can also be dried for potpourri or used to extract essential oil. For a slower-spreading Spearmint variety that’s typically grown for Mint Juleps, try Herb Mint Kentucky Colonel.
Sell Mint Spearmint to your customers who are looking for a classic mint variety to add to their herb collection. Herb Mint Peppermint or one of it’s cultivars--Orange or Mint Chocolate--make excellent additions alongside Spearmint for a variety of mint flavors. Spearmint has many benefits to offer, from its fragrant foliage and flowers, to its culinary applications. It attracts butterflies and requires little more than regular watering. It will flourish in a container, or in the herb garden, and can also be used as a groundcover.
Coach Your Customer
1. Plant 18-24 inches apart in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Use one plant per 2 gallon or larger container. Mint will spread indefinitely underground. Plant it in a pot and then put the pot in the ground to prevent spreading, or dig up any new shoots each season.
2. Water regularly. Give a light fertilizer once in spring.
3. Mint foliage offers the best fragrance and flavor prior to the plant blooming. Dry or freeze leaves to preserve them for later use.
General Growing Tips For Your Rooted Cutting Liner
For best results with Mint Spearmint, use a constant feed program of 150-200 ppm N on well rooted plants. A pH between 5.8 and 6.2 is important for the healthiest plant color. In most cases, an additional supplement of iron is recommended in order to deepen the coloration of the foliage.
Pinching
We recommend that you pinch Mint Spearmint 5-10 days after transplanting to your final container. Growing herbs at cooler temperatures will help to keep the plants short and bushy.
Spacing
Space 4-inch, 6-inch, and gallon pots as needed to allow air flow and penetration of light between plants. Mint Spearmint can grow to a 24" spread. We do not recommend planting them in 1801 or other traditional market trays as they tend to get leggy and have the potential for fungus problems when planted too close together.
Height Control
Plant growth regulators are not recommended on herbs.
Pests
Whiteflies, aphids, and occasionally mealybugs are all insects to watch out for with Mint Spearmint.
Disease
Mint Spearmint is not prone to many diseases, but don't oversaturate the soil. If the plant sits in moist soil for an extended amount of time, you could end up with root rot, botrytis or a bacterial blight. Botrytis grey rot is usually associated with wet or humid conditions. You can prevent botrytis by allowing the plant to dry out between waterings, allowing for good airflow in your greenhouse, and spacing to allow the sun to penetrate to the soil level. To best fight root rot in herbs, look for an organic or garden-safe fungicide, like Neem Oil.
Planting Mint Spearmint Liners
If you are planting 4" pots, 1 plant per pot should be sufficient. We recommend at least 3 starters per pot for 6" and larger. Use a well-drained soil in your baskets and plant your starter plants deep, allowing the ellepot to be completely covered by the soil. Plant it directly in the middle of your pot.
Pinching is recommended 5-10 days after transplantation of rooted cuttings. A second pinch may be necessary depending on the size and shape of the final pot.
Rooted Cuttings
Cuttings vary in size between different plant families. These rooted starter plants will arrive ready to be transplanted in to your final container. If they are to be used in a landscape application, you will need to establish them in a 4 inch pot or an 1801 before planting outside.
Herb Mint Spearmint Quick Reference Guide
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Habit
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Light
Full Sun
Minimum Temp
50
Perennial Zone
5-11
Water Needs
Moderate
Patented Plant
No
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Herb Mint Spearmint (also known as Mentha Spicata) is native to Europe and Asia. Spearmint is hardy in zone 5-9 and blooms July and August with lilac, pink, or white flowers. It grows 12-24 inches tall and will spread 12-24 inches via rhizomes. It does well in partial to full sun and is most commonly grown in containers and herb gardens. It also makes a wonderful companion plant to tomato or cabbage in the vegetable garden, as it wards off pests. For a more ornamental mint that spreads rapidly as a groundcover, try Herb Mint Pineapple. Mint Spearmint is used in culinary applications and can also be dried for potpourri or used to extract essential oil. For a slower-spreading Spearmint variety that’s typically grown for Mint Juleps, try Herb Mint Kentucky Colonel.
Sell Mint Spearmint to your customers who are looking for a classic mint variety to add to their herb collection. Herb Mint Peppermint or one of it’s cultivars--Orange or Mint Chocolate--make excellent additions alongside Spearmint for a variety of mint flavors. Spearmint has many benefits to offer, from its fragrant foliage and flowers, to its culinary applications. It attracts butterflies and requires little more than regular watering. It will flourish in a container, or in the herb garden, and can also be used as a groundcover.
Coach Your Customer
1. Plant 18-24 inches apart in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Use one plant per 2 gallon or larger container. Mint will spread indefinitely underground. Plant it in a pot and then put the pot in the ground to prevent spreading, or dig up any new shoots each season.
2. Water regularly. Give a light fertilizer once in spring.
3. Mint foliage offers the best fragrance and flavor prior to the plant blooming. Dry or freeze leaves to preserve them for later use.
General Growing Tips For Your Rooted Cutting Liner
For best results with Mint Spearmint, use a constant feed program of 150-200 ppm N on well rooted plants. A pH between 5.8 and 6.2 is important for the healthiest plant color. In most cases, an additional supplement of iron is recommended in order to deepen the coloration of the foliage.
Pinching
We recommend that you pinch Mint Spearmint 5-10 days after transplanting to your final container. Growing herbs at cooler temperatures will help to keep the plants short and bushy.
Spacing
Space 4-inch, 6-inch, and gallon pots as needed to allow air flow and penetration of light between plants. Mint Spearmint can grow to a 24" spread. We do not recommend planting them in 1801 or other traditional market trays as they tend to get leggy and have the potential for fungus problems when planted too close together.
Height Control
Plant growth regulators are not recommended on herbs.
Pests
Whiteflies, aphids, and occasionally mealybugs are all insects to watch out for with Mint Spearmint.
Disease
Mint Spearmint is not prone to many diseases, but don't oversaturate the soil. If the plant sits in moist soil for an extended amount of time, you could end up with root rot, botrytis or a bacterial blight. Botrytis grey rot is usually associated with wet or humid conditions. You can prevent botrytis by allowing the plant to dry out between waterings, allowing for good airflow in your greenhouse, and spacing to allow the sun to penetrate to the soil level. To best fight root rot in herbs, look for an organic or garden-safe fungicide, like Neem Oil.
Planting Mint Spearmint Liners
If you are planting 4" pots, 1 plant per pot should be sufficient. We recommend at least 3 starters per pot for 6" and larger. Use a well-drained soil in your baskets and plant your starter plants deep, allowing the ellepot to be completely covered by the soil. Plant it directly in the middle of your pot.
Pinching is recommended 5-10 days after transplantation of rooted cuttings. A second pinch may be necessary depending on the size and shape of the final pot.
Rooted Cuttings
Cuttings vary in size between different plant families. These rooted starter plants will arrive ready to be transplanted in to your final container. If they are to be used in a landscape application, you will need to establish them in a 4 inch pot or an 1801 before planting outside.
Herb Mint Spearmint Quick Reference Guide
4 Inch crop time
6 Weeks
10 Inch crop time
10 weeks
Habit
Mounding, Trailing
Height
6 Inches
Light
Full Sun
Minimum Temp
50
Perennial Zone
5-11
Water Needs
Moderate
Patented Plant
No
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