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Spearmint Seeds

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Spearmint Seeds

Spearmint, also known as Mentha spicata, , is native much of Europe and southwest Asia. Spearmint gets its name from its crinkled leaves, which resemble the shape of the blade of a spear.

Spearmint is edible and Medicinal. The leaves and flowers of the Spearmint plant are edible raw or cooked. Spearmint has a strong flavor and are used in salads or added to cooked foods. A medicinal herbal tea made from fresh Spearmint or dried leaves has a very pleasant and refreshing taste. Spearmint tea leaves the mouth and digestive system feeling clean. Mint jelly made from Spearmint is also a long time favorite world wide.

Spearmint has been used in alternative medicine for its anti-emetic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, carminative, diuretic, restorative, and stimulating properties. Tea made from the Spearmint leaves is used in the treatment of fevers, bronchitis, chills, cramps, chronic gastritis, common cold, headaches, indigestion, morning sickness, motion sickness, nasal congestion, nausea, halitosis, painful menstruation, and various minor ailments.

As with any herb or supplement, a physician should be consulted prior to use.

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Dried Spearmint Leaf
Additional Details
  • Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
  • Genus: Mentha (MEN-thuh)
  • Species: spicata (spi-KAH-tuh)
  • AKA: Mentha spicata
  • Category:Herbs
  • Height:12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
  • Spacing:36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
  • Germination Time: 12 to 15 days
  • Sun Exposure: Full Sun
  • Bloom Time: Mid Summer, Late Summer/Early Fall, Mid Fall
  • Bloom Color:Pink, Violet/Lavender, White/Near White
  • Foliage:Herbaceous, Aromatic
  • Soil Requirements:5.6 to 6.0 (acidic), 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
  • Propagation Methods:By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets), From softwood cuttings
  • Other Details:May be a noxious weed or invasive. This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds. Flowers are fragrant. Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater. Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season


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