Spearmint Plant

“Mentha spicata”

PLANT AVAILABILITY: From September - June

POT SIZE: 0.25L

BENEFITS

Spearmint contains vitamins, antioxidants, and vital nutrients. Its aroma is very similar to that of peppermint. It contains less menthol than peppermint, but it is rich in limonene, dihydrocarvone, and cineol. It has a sweeter taste than peppermint. Studies have shown that spearmint may be beneficial for improving memory, respiratory system, relieving pain and dealing with allergies. Some people use spearmint to help alleviate symptoms of nausea,indigestion, gas, headache, toothache, cramps, and sore throat.

It is also applied topically, to the skin, to help reduce swelling due to nerve or muscle pain. Spearmint has very similar benefits to other mint varieties including peppermint

WAY TO PREPARE

Spearmint is commonly drunk as tea, used as an essential oil, or as a herbal medicine in the form of a capsule or tincture. Spearmint is also used commonly in desserts such as ice cream and other baked goods.

GROWING CONDITIONS

Season: Autumn to Spring / Perennial

Soil: Rich and well draining

Watering: Keep moist

Position: Part shade, Keep in pot

Fertilising: Compost, Manure, Liquid feed

Use: Culinary, use in tea to relieve nausea and digestive upsets. Use in salads & used to make herbal teas

Growing tips: Keep contained, can be invasive, will die back in Summer

Companion Plants: Parsley, Chives, Other Mint Varieties