Spearmint

Spearmint

  • Features: Fast growing and widespread herb with either hairy or hairless stems and foliage. Known for its pointed leaf tips. Savoury spearmint flavour.
  • Light: Plant in partial shade.
  • Soil and water: Moist, rich well-drained soil. Keep soil evenly moist.
  • Spacing: Space 45cm (18") apart.
  • Height: Grows 60cm (24") in height.
  • Growing tips: Tolerates light frost. Keep plants in check by harvesting the tips regularly and weeding out unwanted stems.
  • Garden use: Spreading plant is best in containers.
  • Culinary use: Used for hot and cold beverages such as tea, mojito and lemondade. Also used in soups, salads, as well as compliments to meat dishes. Better used fresh.
Water frequently at regular intervals. Harvest when spearmint begins to bloom, using sharp sheers to avoid bruising the leaves. Best used fresh, spearmint does not dry well. Can be invasive.

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