Common Mint (Mentha spicata) Seeds

Common Mint (Mentha spicata) is a highly aromatic, vigorous perennial known for its refreshing fragrance and lush leafy growth. This fast-spreading herb thrives in full sun to partial shade and adapts well to containers, raised beds, and outdoor garden plots.

Naturally Non-GMO, Mint produces dense green foliage that regrows every year, making it a favorite choice for gardeners who want a hardy, low-maintenance perennial with strong scent and continuous harvest. For best control of spreading roots, it is often grown in containers or confined beds.

Features

• Aromatic perennial mint with refreshing fragrance
• Fast-spreading plant with vigorous leafy growth
• Non-GMO, natural and untreated seed type
• Ideal for containers to control root spread
• Tolerates full sun to partial shade conditions
• Regrows every year with minimal care

Specifications

• Seed Type: Natural, untreated, Non-GMO perennial
• USDA Growing Zones: Best for Zones 4–9
• Sun Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
• Best Growing Season: Spring or early Summer sowing
• Germination Time: 10–21 days
• Soil Requirement: Moist, fertile, well-drained soil
• Plant Height: About 12–36 inches at maturity
• Maturity/Harvest: 60–90 days from sowing
• Growth Habit: Spreading perennial with rhizome roots
• Ideal For: Containers, raised beds, borders, and outdoor gardens

Planting Guide

• Sow seeds on soil surface; press gently without heavy covering (light aids germination)
• Keep soil moist until seedlings emerge
• Provide full sun or partial shade depending on climate
• Thin seedlings to 12–18 inches apart once established
• Grow in containers to control vigorous root spread
• Avoid overwatering; allow topsoil to dry slightly between watering
• Harvest leaves once plant is bushy and 4–6 inches tall
• Cut stems regularly to encourage fresh leafy growth and prevent flowering