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Spearmint — Herbs | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Spearmint
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

60-90days to harvest

10-16days to germinate

Z4–9USDA zones

Very Easydifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Start from plants or cuttings. Seeds rarely come true to type. Plant divisions in spring.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
Water: High, consistent moisture preferred
Soil: Rich, moist, well-drained soil
Soil pH: 6.0-7.5
Spacing: 12-18 inches (or contained)
Height: 12-24 inches
Season: Perennial, dies back in winter

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Bright green serrated leaves
Size: 1-3 inch oval leaves
Shape: Upright stems with opposite serrated leaves
Flavour: Sweet, cooling mint flavor without menthol intensity

In the kitchen

Teas, mojitos, mint juleps, Middle Eastern dishes, fruit salads, ice cream

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, spider mites, flea beetles
Diseases: Mint rust, powdery mildew, root rot in poorly drained soil
Resistance: Generally hardy, good air circulation prevents fungal issues

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
4	March – April	June – July	—	July – October
5	March – April	May – June	—	June – October
6	March – April	May – June	—	June – November
7	February – March	April – June	—	June – November
8	February – March	April – May	—	May – December
9	January – February	March – April	—	April – December

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

TomatoesSpearmint repels ants and rodents that damage tomatoes, while improving their flavor

CabbageDeters cabbage moths, aphids, and flea beetles from brassica crops

BroccoliRepels cabbage worms and aphids that commonly attack brassicas

CarrotsHelps deter carrot fly and other root pests while improving soil health

LettuceProvides natural pest deterrent for aphids and improves growth of leafy greens

PeasSpearmint repels ants and aphids while peas fix nitrogen in soil

RadishesMint deters flea beetles and root maggots that attack radish crops

MarigoldsBoth plants repel similar pests and create strong aromatic barrier against insects

Avoid

ParsleyMint's aggressive spreading nature can overwhelm and compete with parsley for nutrients

ChamomileMint can inhibit chamomile's delicate growth and overpower its subtle properties

RueStrong allelopathic effects between both plants can inhibit each other's growth

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 70
Protein (g): 3.75
Fat (g): 0.94
Carbohydrate (g): 14.9
Fibre (g): 8
Vitamin A (µg): 212
Vitamin C (mg): 31.8
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.129
Folate (µg): 114
Calcium (mg): 243
Iron (mg): 5.08
Magnesium (mg): 80
Phosphorus (mg): 73
Potassium (mg): 569
Zinc (mg): 1.11

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the herbs growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Spearmint

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

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