Spearmint Care

This plant shouldn’t be overwatered, so it is recommended to let the soil go almost dry before watering your Spearmint. Then you should soak it thoroughly and remove all the water from the pot saucer.

Pruning is advised only after flowering. Cutting the spearmint plant back to above the soil level in late summer will stimulate more growth in the autumnal season.

There is no need to fertilize Mentha spicata, but you may add some additional nutrients, such as a high-nitrogen fertilizer, after harvesting it so that it gets more energy for the next haul.

Full sun in the morning and partial shade in the afternoon will be ideal for a spearmint plant. If grown indoors, it might need a grow light. The ideal sun eposure is 6-8 hours.

Well-draining and nutrient-rich soil is best for mint plants. A soilless mix would also be suitable.

You can propagate Spearmint via cuttings while adding some rooting hormone. Another method is to plant it from seed.

Spearmint is not cold-hardy and does not tolerate frost. It is best to overwinter the plant or keep it indoors. The ideal range is 57-75°F (14-24°C).

Spearmint will thrive in a container with drainage holes and a pot saucer.

Spearmint is different from peppermint because of its lower percentage of menthol, which gives it a much subtler and somewhat sweet flavor.