Seed Needs Mint Seeds for Planting Spearmint & Peppermint - Non-GMO Heirloom & Untreated Herb Seed to Plant an Indoor/Outdoor Culinary Medicinal Garden (Collection of 2 Packets)

Appearance: Spearmint (Mentha spicata) has bright green, wrinkled leaves, while peppermint (Mentha × piperita) features darker, slightly larger leaves with a reddish stem tint.

Flavor: Spearmint offers a mild, sweet, and refreshing taste, ideal for culinary dishes, whereas peppermint has a stronger, cooling menthol flavor suited for teas and confections.

Culinary Uses: Spearmint enhances salads, cocktails, and desserts, while peppermint is favored in candies, chocolates, and herbal infusions.

Growth: Both are vigorous perennials thriving in moist, well-drained soil with partial to full sun, spreading rapidly and attracting pollinators like bees.

Quality: All herb seeds packaged by Seed Needs are intended for the current and the following growing seasons. All seeds are stored in a temperature controlled facility that is free of significant amounts of moisture.

Quantity: Seed Needs offers generous quantities. You can share with friends and family, or you can save the extra seeds until the following season, if properly stored.

Packets: Each seed packet displays an artful illustration of the variety to be grown, as well as detailed seed sowing information on the reverse side. They measure 3.5" wide by 5" tall.

Promise: Seed Needs will never knowingly supply GMO based seed products. The vast majority of our seeds are open pollinated & heirloom, with the exception of a few hybrids.

Germination: Seed Needs packets contain some of the freshest seed available. Direct from the growers. If sown correctly, you will begin seeing results in only a matter of days.

Freshness: All herb seeds are packaged in tear resistant and moisture resistant packaging. This keeps the seeds a whole lot fresher than the competitions selection!

Spearmint (Mentha spicata) and peppermint (Mentha × piperita) are aromatic perennial herbs prized for their refreshing flavors and versatility in culinary, medicinal, and ornamental uses. Spearmint, with its bright green, wrinkled leaves and mild, sweet flavor, shines in beverages, salads, and desserts, while peppermint, a hybrid with darker, more pungent leaves, delivers a bold, cooling menthol kick ideal for teas, candies, and essential oils. Both thrive in moist, well-drained soil with partial to full sun, spreading vigorously and attracting pollinators like bees. Their soothing properties make them popular in herbal remedies for digestion and stress relief, adding vibrant charm to any garden.