Spearmint Mint Herb Plants (Mentha spicata) – 9 x 3cm Plugs – FREE Postage

Nothing beats the smell of fresh spearmint when you brush past it. This classic kitchen herb is easy to grow, brilliant in pots, and gives you a steady supply of fragrant leaves for teas, sauces, salads, desserts and summer drinks. Naturally vigorous, spearmint establishes quickly and keeps cropping when picked regularly.

What you’ll receive

• 9 x Spearmint (Mentha spicata) plants
• Supplied as 3cm plug plants
• FREE UK Postage

Why you’ll love this Spearmint

• Big flavour, gentle sweetness – the go‑to mint for everyday cooking and drinks
• Cut‑and‑come‑again – harvest often to keep plants bushy and productive
• Pollinator‑friendly – flowers are attractive to bees in summer
• Ideal for containers – growing in pots helps keep this vigorous herb under control

Planting & Growing Guide (UK)

Position: Sun or partial shade
Soil: Rich, moist, well‑drained soil
Watering: Keep evenly moist, especially in containers
Growth habit: Fast growing and spreading – best grown in pots or a contained area
Harvesting: Pick from spring through autumn; regular cutting improves flavour and growth

Planting plug plants

1. Pot on into a larger container or plant out once conditions are mild.
2. Water in well and keep moist while plants establish.
3. Pinch growing tips once established to encourage bushy growth.

Uses in the kitchen

Spearmint is one of the most versatile herbs you can grow:

• Fresh mint tea
• Mint sauce for lamb
• Salads and dressings
• New potatoes, peas and yoghurt sauces
• Summer drinks and cocktails

Size & Performance

• Herbaceous perennial – dies back in winter and regrows in spring
• Thrives in pots, raised beds and kitchen gardens
• Regular harvesting keeps plants compact and productive

Delivery & Aftercare

Plants are carefully packed to arrive in excellent condition.

On arrival:

• Unpack immediately
• Water if compost feels dry
• Keep in a bright, sheltered spot for 24–48 hours before planting

FREE UK Postage included.

FAQs

Is spearmint easy to grow?
Yes — it’s one of the easiest herbs and very forgiving.

Should I grow it in a pot or the ground?
Pots are recommended, as mint spreads vigorously.

When can I start harvesting?
Once growth is underway, you can pick little and often from spring onwards.

Does spearmint like sun or shade?
It grows well in both sun and partial shade.