Lamiacées • Mentha spicata

Spearmint - Organic

"A vigorous aromatic companion, a faithful addition to living gardens and everyday herbal teas."

$4.49

Number of seeds 150 seeds

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Spearmint, often called sweet mint, is one of those familiar plants that always seems to have had its place near the house, by a path, or in a damp corner of the vegetable garden. Native to Eurasia according to botanical sources, it has become widely naturalized and is now a common sight in many organic gardens, where it releases its characteristic fragrance at the slightest touch.

Its bright green foliage gives off a fresh, enveloping scent, quite different from the more pungent aroma of peppermint. In fertile soil and a garden in harmony with the seasons, spearmint quickly forms a dense clump, capable of spreading via its underground stems. It's a reliable plant for creating a quiet foraging corner, close to the kitchen or a frequently used path.

A companion to drinks, salads, and herbal teas, it also plays a vital role in the living garden: its pale, spike-like flowers attract various pollinating insects, and its dense foliage covers the ground and partially limits evaporation. Cultivated with moderation to respect its invasive nature, spearmint naturally integrates into a deeply rooted approach to gardening that respects all living things.

Growing climate: Warm season
Sowing difficulty level: Medium
Care required: Regular
Growth: Rapid growth

Annotation: Hardy perennial that regrows from the rhizome; cultivation generally more reliable by division than by sowing.

Spearmint is a classic ingredient in cooking and beverages. Its fresh leaves are used in many herbal teas, often in combination with other aromatic plants. It is used in various traditional cuisines to flavor salads, tabbouleh, vegetables, sauces, legume and grain dishes, as well as some sweet preparations.

It is commonly added to chilled drinks (flavored water, lemonades, iced teas) and to certain dairy preparations or desserts. For preservation, the leaves can be dried in small bunches hung in a dry, well-ventilated place, then stored away from light in airtight jars. They can also be frozen whole or chopped, sometimes in ice cube trays with a little water.

Various traditional uses for herbal tea exist for general well-being, but only the properties mentioned in open sources are retained here without specific medical claims.