Spearmint Cutting (Mentha spicata) - Live Herb Plant Starter

Spearmint Cutting (Mentha spicata)

Grow one of the world's most beloved and versatile culinary herbs with Spearmint. Known for its sweet, refreshing flavor and bright aroma, Spearmint has been a staple in herb gardens for centuries and is widely used in teas, beverages, culinary dishes, and homestead herb collections.

Less intense than Peppermint, Spearmint offers a smooth, approachable flavor that makes it a favorite for fresh use and herbal tea blends. This vigorous perennial herb is easy to grow and thrives in containers, raised beds, and traditional herb gardens.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

• One live unrooted Spearmint cutting
• Approximately 6–8 inches in length
• Freshly harvested prior to shipping
• Carefully packaged to maintain moisture during transit
• Ready to root in water, soil, or rockwool

GROWING INFORMATION

• Botanical Name: Mentha spicata
• Common Name: Spearmint
• Plant Type: Perennial Herb
• Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Water Requirements: Consistently moist soil
• Growth Habit: Spreading
• Suitable for Containers: Yes
• Pollinator Friendly: Yes

POPULAR USES

• Herbal teas
• Iced tea blends
• Culinary recipes
• Fresh garnishes
• Infused water
• Mint sauces and dressings
• Pollinator gardens
• Container gardening

ROOTING YOUR CUTTING

Spearmint is easy to propagate. Place the cutting in water, moist potting soil, or rockwool and keep it consistently moist while roots develop. New growth is typically the first sign that rooting has begun.

LEARN MORE BEFORE YOU BUY

Want to learn how to grow, harvest, use, and propagate Spearmint?

Visit The Robertson Rottie Ranch on YouTube and follow our Mountain Apothecary series. We regularly share herb profiles, propagation techniques, harvesting guides, homestead gardening tips, and practical ways to use herbs around the home and garden.

You'll also find videos covering:

• Growing herbs on a homestead
• Harvesting and preserving herbs
• Herbal tea preparation
• Propagation and rooting techniques
• Medicinal and traditional herb uses
• Herb garden planning and maintenance

IF YOU'VE ORDERED A CUTTING FROM US...

When your cutting arrives, unpack it promptly and provide fresh water or place it into your preferred rooting medium. Keep it in bright indirect light while it establishes roots. Spearmint is a vigorous grower and performs exceptionally well in containers, herb gardens, and dedicated mint beds.

SHIPPING

Your cutting will be harvested and packaged shortly before shipment. We take great care in preparing each cutting for travel; however, live plants may experience minor stress during transit. Please open your package promptly upon arrival and provide water and appropriate growing conditions.

Thank you for supporting our small mountain homestead in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia.

Mountain Moon Apothecary
The Robertson Rottie Ranch