Spearmint

Spearmint (Menta spicata) is a species of mint native to much of Europe and southwest Asia.

Location
Mint will thrive in most garden soils in most location. Keep it from overrunning the site by growing in a container or sinking metal or plastic sheets into the soil around the plant or by lifting and replanting each year.

Planting
Plant peppermint roots 5cm (2in) deep and 25cm (9in) apart in autumn or spring.

Aftercare
If you are not uprooting and replanting between seasons; apply a top dressing of compost in autumn.

Harvesting
Harvest all summer as required by removing individual leaves.