{"product_id":"mint-mentha-spicata-spearmint-9-pack-3cm","title":"Spearmint Mint Herb Plants (Mentha spicata) – 9 x 3cm Plugs – FREE Postage","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNothing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you’ll receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9 x Spearmint (Mentha spicata) plants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied as \u003cstrong\u003e3cm plug plants\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFREE UK Postage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"specs\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 117.563px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td_title\" style=\"width: 35.212%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003ePlant Size:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td_text\" style=\"width: 62.0054%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e- 3cm plug plant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td_title\" style=\"width: 35.212%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003ePosition:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td_text\" style=\"width: 62.0054%; 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height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td_text\" style=\"width: 62.0054%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e- Hardy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text\/html; charset=us-ascii\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you’ll love this Spearmint\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBig flavour, gentle sweetness\u003c\/strong\u003e – the go‑to mint for everyday cooking and drinks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut‑and‑come‑again\u003c\/strong\u003e – harvest often to keep plants bushy and productive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator‑friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e – flowers are attractive to bees in summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for containers\u003c\/strong\u003e – growing in pots helps keep this vigorous herb under control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Growing Guide (UK)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sun or partial shade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, moist, well‑drained soil\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep evenly moist, especially in containers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast growing and spreading – best grown in pots or a contained area\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick from spring through autumn; regular cutting improves flavour and growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting plug plants\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePot on into a larger container or plant out once conditions are mild.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater in well and keep moist while plants establish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePinch growing tips once established to encourage bushy growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUses in the kitchen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpearmint is one of the most versatile herbs you can grow:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh mint tea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint sauce for lamb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalads and dressings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew potatoes, peas and yoghurt sauces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSummer drinks and cocktails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSize \u0026amp; Performance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHerbaceous perennial – dies back in winter and regrows in spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrives in pots, raised beds and kitchen gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegular harvesting keeps plants compact and productive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery \u0026amp; Aftercare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are carefully packed to arrive in excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn arrival:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnpack immediately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater if compost feels dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep in a bright, sheltered spot for 24–48 hours before planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFREE UK Postage included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs spearmint easy to grow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — it’s one of the easiest herbs and very forgiving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I grow it in a pot or the ground?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePots are recommended, as mint spreads vigorously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen can I start harvesting?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnce growth is underway, you can pick little and often from spring onwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes spearmint like sun or shade?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt grows well in both sun and partial shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Dartana Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55205118902648,"sku":"IF_5066AFB6","price":19.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/5080\/6983\/files\/MENSPE.jpg?v=1752568471","url":"https:\/\/dartanaplants.co.uk\/products\/mint-mentha-spicata-spearmint-9-pack-3cm","provider":"Dartana Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}