ENGLISH SPEARMINT – AROMATIC & REFRESHING PERENNIAL (ORGANICALLY CERTIFIED)

A vigorous and fragrant perennial, prized for its sweet and refreshing taste. Perfect in teas, cocktails, sauces, desserts, and savory dishes.

Description

English spearmint is an aromatic perennial herb with bright green leaves and a sweet, refreshing fragrance. Very easy to grow, it spreads rapidly and generously in moist soil. It is ideal for culinary uses — teas, mojitos, tabbouleh, sauces, desserts — and in herbalism for its digestive properties.

It attracts pollinators, repels certain pests, and makes an excellent companion plant in the garden. When grown in pots, it is easily controlled while remaining productive.

Where to grow English spearmint

Suitable for zones 3 to 9, it prefers moist, well-drained soil and a location in full sun or partial shade. It grows very well in borders, flowerbeds, raised beds, and containers.

History & traditional uses

Native to Europe and Asia, spearmint has been cultivated for centuries for its culinary and medicinal uses. Traditionally used to aid digestion, freshen breath, and soothe nausea, it remains one of the most popular herbs in the world today.

Information for the Canadian climate

• Zones 8-9: plant roots in the fall or early spring.
• Zones 5-7: transplant in spring after the last frost; keep soil moist.
• Zones 3-4: grow in pots or a sheltered location; bring containers indoors for winter.

How to grow and harvest spearmint

• Planting: space plants or roots 30–45 cm apart in moist, well-drained soil.
• Watering: keep soil consistently moist, especially in summer.
• Harvesting: pick young leaves regularly for optimal flavor; harvest before flowering for maximum potency.
• Maintenance: prune frequently to control spread and stimulate new growth.

Dividing roots to renew your stock

• Allow plants to mature and produce underground rhizomes.
• Divide roots every 2–3 years to multiply plants.
• Replant divisions or share them with other gardeners.

Organic certification

Organically certified by: Islands Organics Producers Association (Cert#1962)