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Mentha spicata — A classic garden mint with a sweet, refreshing flavour that brightens teas, cold drinks, salads, sauces and desserts. Prefers part sun and moist soil and is a vigorous spreader, so it’s often best kept in pots to prevent unwanted spreading. This sweet, cooling spearmint has been cultivated since ancient times and remains one of the most popular and versatile mint varieties for both culinary and beverage use.
Key Uses: Teas, drinks, salads, sauces and desserts.
Growing conditions: Part sun, moist soil, vigorous spreader.
Companion notes: Best kept in pots to avoid spreading.
Mentha spicata — A classic garden mint with a sweet, refreshing flavour that brightens teas, cold drinks, salads, sauces and desserts. Prefers part sun and moist soil and is a vigorous spreader, so it’s often best kept in pots to prevent unwanted spreading. This sweet, cooling spearmint has been cultivated since ancient times and remains one of the most popular and versatile mint varieties for both culinary and beverage use.
Key Uses: Teas, drinks, salads, sauces and desserts.
Growing conditions: Part sun, moist soil, vigorous spreader.
Companion notes: Best kept in pots to avoid spreading.
