Classic Mint Flavor for Sweet & Savory Dishes
Spearmint (Mentha spicata) is the classic garden mint with a sweet, refreshing flavor that's milder and less pungent than peppermint. This versatile culinary herb features bright green, pointed leaves with the traditional mint taste that's essential for mint juleps, iced tea, lamb dishes, fruit salads, and desserts. Easy to grow and incredibly productive, Spearmint is a must-have herb that delivers fresh mint flavor for cocktails, cooking, and garnishes throughout the growing season.
Key Features
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Classic sweet mint flavor – Refreshing taste that's milder and less intense than peppermint
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Versatile culinary uses – Perfect for mint juleps, mojitos, iced tea, lamb, fruit salads, and desserts
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Bright green foliage – Attractive pointed leaves with traditional mint appearance and aroma
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Vigorous growth – Productive plants provide abundant harvest for frequent use
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Easy to grow – Thrives in containers or garden beds with consistent moisture
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Perennial herb – Returns year after year in zones 3-11 with minimal care
Culinary & Growing Tips
Spearmint is essential for mint juleps, mojitos, iced tea, and lemonade. Use fresh leaves to season lamb, chicken, and Middle Eastern dishes, or add to fruit salads, tabbouleh, and yogurt sauces. The sweet flavor works beautifully in desserts, chocolates, and ice cream. In the garden, plant in containers to control spreading, as mint can be invasive in garden beds. Provide consistent moisture and partial shade in hot climates for the most tender, flavorful leaves. Harvest regularly to encourage bushy growth and prevent flowering.
Mature Size: 12-24" H × spreading habit
Hardiness: Zones 3-11
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Moderate to high (keep soil consistently moist)
Pricing & Availability
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