{"product_id":"spearmint-seeds-copy","title":"Spearmint Seeds","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"title\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMentha spicata\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpearmint is a classic perennial culinary herb with fresh, sweet leaves and the unmistakable cooling mint flavour. Considered one of the best mints for cooking, it pairs beautifully with \u003cstrong\u003ecarrots, peas, potatoes and lamb\u003c\/strong\u003e, and is the traditional choice for homemade mint sauce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh leaves are also excellent in salads, teas, cold drinks, desserts and Middle Eastern and Mediterranean dishes. Plants develop into vigorous leafy clumps and produce attractive spikes of pale purple flowers that are highly appealing to bees and other pollinating insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hardy and productive perennial, Spearmint spreads readily once established. Growing in pots or contained garden beds is a good option where you want to keep its enthusiastic growth under control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed count: approximately 10,000–15,000 seeds\/g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 600 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: Autumn to spring\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: Spring and autumn\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: Spring and autumn\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: Spring after frost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow onto the surface of moist seed-raising mix and press gently into place. The seed is extremely fine, so cover very lightly or leave uncovered and keep consistently moist until germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransplant once seedlings are large enough to handle. Grow in full sun to partial shade in fertile, moisture-retentive soil. Regular picking encourages fresh, leafy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":48432658153690,"sku":null,"price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/Screenshot2026-08-19at1.38.24pm_828520b7-55e5-40ef-bd16-01111f430885.png?v=1787110965","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/spearmint-seeds-copy","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}