Description
Botanical name
Mentha spicata var. crispa
Family
Labiatae
Spacing
61 cm (24″) apart. Reaches a height of 45-60 cm (18-24″).
Depth
13 mm (½”) deep
Requirements
Does well in dappled shade. It has medium water needs and suits a range of soil types, but prefers rich, well-drained, alkaline soil, pH 6.5-7.
Germination
Seeds will sprout in 15 days
Pests
Mint rust, powdery mildew, leaf spot
Timing
You can start the seeds indoors, but best to plant cuttings or a rooted plant after danger of frost is past.
Growing
Either grow in containers or take measures to prevent the spread of the roots, so it doesn’t overtake your garden.
Harvest
80 days
Season
Cool, perennial
Links
How to grow mint
