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Mint Seeds

SKU: 12418

Mentha spicata

A hardy perennial
Can be grown in pots
Traditional garden mint, perfect for fresh mint sauce
Great with lamb and new potatoes

1250 Seeds

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Product Description

A traditional garden mint. Superb with lamb, new potatoes and in sauces.
Herbs are so easy – you don’t even need a garden! Just a few in pots on the patio or windowsill will add that little extra to a dish.

Key Features

Hardy Perennial

Suitable for Containers

Vegetable Seed

Product Details

Botanical Name Mentha spicata

Genus Unspecified

Plant Class Hardy Perennial

Colour Green

Sow & Grow

Sow thinly, indoors for surest results, March-April, 0.5cm (¼") deep, in small trays of compost. Water well and place in a warm position. A temperature of 15-20°C (60-68°F) is ideal. Keep moist. Seedlings usually appear in 14-28 days. Transplant seedlings individually to 8cm (3") pots, when large enough to handle. Grow on in cooler, but not cold conditions. Gradually accustom plants to outside conditions (avoid frosts), before planting out into moist, well-drained soil, 30cm (1') apart, during May-July. Or sow outdoors May-June for ease, where they are to crop, 0.5cm (¼") deep, directly into finely-prepared, moist, well-drained soil, which has already been watered. Thin seedlings to 30cm (1') apart. Harvest: April-November. Cut the leaves, as required, a few from each plant so that they will regrow quickly. Leaves can be frozen for later use.

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FAQs

How to grow mint from seed

Sow mint seeds indoors 0.5cm deep in small trays of compost in pots or seed trays. Keep the compost damp and place it in a warm position. Germination can take up to two weeks. Once seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant them into individual pots, grow in cooler but not cold conditions and gradually accustom them to the outside conditions. For outdoor growing, sow the mint seeds 0.5cm deep in finely prepared soil that has already been watered.

Do mint seeds need light to germinate?

Yes, mint seeds need light to germinate. Sow the seeds 0.5cm deep in damp compost and keep them in a warm place. A windowsill or greenhouse works well. Ensuring the soil is moist will help encourage germination, too.

How fast does mint grow from seed?

Mint seeds usually germinate within two weeks, but the plants take a few months to reach a good size. Growth speeds up in warmer weather, and with regular watering and picking, plants will quickly fill out. Mint spreads easily, too, so growing it in pots helps keep it under control while still providing plenty of fresh leaves for picking.