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Seed Germination Kit
Spearmint Tree Seed Starter Grow Kit
BOTANICAL NAMEMentha spicata
USD 10.99
100 in stock
Spearmint is the cool, sweet mint of mojitos and fresh tea — vigorous, fragrant, and happy on a windowsill.
GERMINATION10-15 days
SUNLIGHTFull Sun to Partial Shade (4-6 hours daily)
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Light02
Full Sun to Partial Shade (4-6 hours daily)
Temperature03
65-75F
Hardiness04
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Spearmint care, from seed onward.
- Botanical name
- Mentha spicata
- Common names
- Lamb Mint
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Genus
- Mentha
- Species
- M. spicata
Start growing
CONTAINER ONLY. Highly aggressive.
Growing with your kit
Kitchen-sill garden staple in Seeds In A Cup® kits.
Propagation
By cuttings or division.
Seasonal growth & harvest
Rapid spreading via runners.
Growing conditions
Damp soil; partial shade.
Weather & tolerances
Shade tolerant; needs water.
Pests & plant health
Mint rust, aphids.
Plant safety
Safe for consumption.
Botanical features
Perennial, serrated leaves, pink flowers.
Varieties
‘Kentucky Colonel’, ‘Curly Mint’.
Garden & everyday uses
Primary culinary mint (Sauces, Mojitos)
Native range & distribution
Europe and Southern Asia native.
Conservation
Abundant.
Name origins
Named for spear-pointed leaves.
History
Bible tithing herb.
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Do Spearmint seeds need cold stratification?
Yes — Spearmint seeds are raw and untreated, so they need a cold, moist rest to break dormancy. Mix them into the damp soil, cover with the lid, and chill the planter in the refrigerator for several weeks, then move it somewhere warm and bright.
How long do Spearmint seeds take to germinate?
Spearmint seeds typically sprout in 10-15 days at 65-75F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions.
Can I grow Spearmint indoors, and is it hardy in my area?
You start Spearmint indoors in any climate using the kit. Once established it can be moved outdoors in Any Zone If grown indoors, or kept in a container in colder regions.
Growing details are supplied in the Seeds In A Cup® product catalog. Follow the instructions included with your specific kit.
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