A great choice for home gardens, and hardy to Zone 3. Plants can be invasive if allowed to spread freely and should be planted in a container. Water generously in dry weather. Latin Name: Mentha spicata Seed Type: Open Pollinated Online Code: 101349 Product Weight: 70 milligrams / Approximately 500-600 seeds Plant Type: herb Flavor: Cool and refreshing mint Days to Harvest: 85 days Days to Seed Germination: 7 to 16 days Seed Planting Depth: 3 mm (1/8") Row Spacing: 40 cm (16") Plant Spacing: 40 cm (16") Growing Height: 30-60 cm (12-24") Planting Instructions: Start seed indoors 6-8 weeks prior to last spring frost. Harvest leaves as needed. Suggestions: Plant can be invasive and should be restrained from moving into adjacent paths and lawns. Cut out bottom of a container. Dig hole in garden and insert container. Plant the Spearmint in the container. Preparation Ideas: Brew fresh picked spearmint leaves from the garden with hot water and honey to taste.