Spearmint Seeds - Common Mint Heirloom Herb Seeds

Mint Seeds - Spearmint / Common Mint Seeds Plant Basics Size: 18-24in tall, 12in wide Plant Depth: 1/4in Spacing: 12-18in plants, 24in rows Germination: 7-14 days Sun: Full sun, Part Sun Growing Instructions: Spearmint, also known as common mint, is very easy to grow and found in many home gardens. Highly aromatic, Spearmint is a common flavoring agent in everything from teas to toothpaste, but it also offers lush, low growing foliage with lilac purple flowers that are a great addition to any garden setting. Note: Spearmint is very invasive and spreads rapidly. I highly recommend planting Spearmint in containers, or in an out-of-the way corner of the garden where it won't choke out other plants. 1) Direct sow: In spring after last frost date or threat of frost has passed. Plant seeds seeds 1/4 inch deep about 2 inches apart in rows 18-24in apart. Keep soil evenly moist but not overly wet. Thin to one plant every 12in when seedling has 3 sets of leaves. 2) Transplant: Start seeds indoors in spring around 8-10 weeks before last frost date. Plant 1/4 inch deep in starting mix in a container or tray. Cover the container with lid or loosely with plastic to retain moisture. Place in a warm spot. (Placing heating mats under plants helps speed up germination time.) After seeds germinate, remove plastic covering and continue to keep soil moist but not overly wet. Grow lights are a good addition at this point, especially if seedlings do not receive a lot of direct sunlight. Keep plants as close to grow lights as possible but not closer than 2-3 inches. Move plants to larger containers after they've grown 2 sets of true leaves. At this point, I like to use a tabletop fan pointed at the plants help prepare them for outdoor conditions. About 1-2 weeks before you plan to transplant outdoors, start to harden the plants off by placing them outside. Start in the shade for an hour or two and extend the time each day, gradually exposing them to more sunlight, until they can be left outside for several hours in direct sunlight. Transplant after threat of frost has passed and soil temp is around 60-65 degrees. All of our seeds are: •GMO Free •Open Pollinator •American grown FREE SHIPPING - orders of $35+ $3.99 flat-rate shipping on all orders under $35. Additional growing instructions, tips and recipes on our website. Growing information provided for informational purposes only. Please message with any questions.