Spearmint
Mentha spicata · Mints · Mint family
Also known as: Garden Mint · Common Mint
Very easy30–60cmNot pet-safeEdible
Spearmint care at a glance
Spearmint (Mentha spicata) needs a lot of water and prefers to grow in full sun.
- Water need
- High
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Moist
- Nutrients
- Medium
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests, Diseases & Toxicity on Spearmint
Possible pests on Spearmint include Aphids and Leafhoppers. Possible diseases include Mint rust and Leaf spot. Spearmint is mildly toxic to cats and dogs.
Pest
- Aphids Low
- Leafhoppers Low
Disease
- Mint rust Medium
- Leaf spot Low
Toxicity
- Essential oils (geraniol/linalool) Low
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Frequently asked questions about Spearmint
- Which pests affect Spearmint?
- Possible pests on Spearmint include Aphids and Leafhoppers.
- Which diseases affect Spearmint?
- Possible diseases include Mint rust and Leaf spot.
- Is Spearmint toxic to cats and dogs?
- Spearmint is mildly toxic to cats and dogs.
- How much water does Spearmint need?
- Spearmint has a high water requirement.
- What light does Spearmint need?
- Spearmint prefers to grow in full sun. Around 6 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Spearmint frost-hardy?
- Spearmint is frost-hardy and tolerates frost. Its lower limit is around -20 °C.
- Can you eat Spearmint?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: leaves and flowers.