Spearmint seeds

Spearmint

SOWING

Germination: Easy
Type of sowing: indoor sowing mid April to mid May (zone 5-6).
Sowing technique: in pots
Depth of seed at sowing: 5mm
Days to germination: 5-7 days
Germination temperature: 18-20 °C

CULTURE

Plant requiring special care for cultivation
Growing season : Warm season
Transplanting: easy
Distance between plants in row: 40 cm
Distance between rows: 50 cm
Hardiness zone: 3B
Light: Sun
Soil ph: Acidic
Soil texture: Moist
Soil moisture: Cool, well-drained soil
Soil fertility: Not very compost intensive

Other characteristics: plant adapted to the culture in container.

COMPAGNAGE

Beware, invasive plant.
''Friendly'' plants:Broccoli, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, pumpkin, squash, turnip, peas, radish, tomato.
''Enemy'' plants:Carrot, chamomile, cucumber, pickle, corn.