Spearmint, organic seeds
Eco Heirloom
Information
Mentha spicata. Can overwinter in all parts of the country. Harvest leaves before the plant flowers. The serrated leaves are used for tea, mint sauce, in salads etc.
One portion contains about 500 seeds.
| Product number: | K465 |
|---|---|
| Scientific name: | Mentha spicata |
| Botanic family: | The Mint Family - Lamiaceae |
| Organic: | Yes |
| Lifespan: | Perennial |
| F1 Hybrid: | No |
| New variety: | No |
| Sowing time: | Pre-cultivate: April–June |
| Sowing depth: | 0,2 cm |
| Germination time: | 10–20 days |
| Plant spacing: | 20–30 cm |
| Row spacing: | 40–50 cm |
| Height: | 40–50 cm |
| Plant location: | Sun |
| Harvest/blooming: | June–August |
| Seeds/g: | 12 000 seeds |
| Other: | Light germinating |
| Heirloom variety: | Yes |
Cultivation advice
Sowing
Sow very shallowly 6–8 weeks before planting out when the risk of frost is over. The seeds require light for germination.Spacing
Keep 20–30 cm between plants.Harvest
Harvest before flowering.Seed
1 g is about 12 000 seeds.A portion containts about 500 seeds.
