{"product_id":"mint-spearmint-150-seeds","title":"Mint (Spearmint) – 150+ Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpearmint is a spreading perennial herb with pointed, bright green leaves and a sweet, fresh mint flavour. Use the leaves in chutney, raita, lemonade, tea, salads, sauces, drinks, rice dishes and marinades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is native from Europe eastward to China, with its natural range including Pakistan and the western Himalayas. It grows through underground stems and can gradually fill a pot or spread through a garden bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Grow It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMild Flavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet, fresh mint taste without excessive sharpness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEveryday Uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for chutney, raita, drinks, tea and cooked meals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepeated Picking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Regular trimming provides fresh leaves for many months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerennial Growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Established plants can return for several years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePot Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to keep near the kitchen in a separate container.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Usually 7–14 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 18–24°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 4–6 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePot size:\u003c\/strong\u003e A wide 12–14-inch pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 18 inches between plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Usually around 12–24 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, fertile and well-draining mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Lahore, Faisalabad, Islamabad and Rawalpindi, sow from February to April or from September to November. In hotter areas such as Karachi and southern Punjab, sow from October to February during milder weather. In colder northern and hilly areas, sow from March to April after severe frost has passed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Sow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill a seed tray or small pot with fine, moist seed starter mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScatter the tiny seeds thinly over the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePress gently and cover with a very thin layer of the mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMist the surface, cover with clear plastic and keep in bright, indirect light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the cover after seedlings appear and transplant when they have 3–4 true leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the soil evenly moist without leaving it waterlogged. Container-grown Spearmint may need more frequent watering during hot weather because its leafy growth uses water quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePinch the growing tips regularly to encourage more branches. Remove flower spikes early if you want the plant to continue producing plenty of tender leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMix a little mature compost into the potting mix before transplanting. If growth becomes weak after repeated harvesting, add another small amount around the edge of the pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck the new growth for aphids, whiteflies and spider mites. Remove badly damaged leaves and spray \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mojimall.pk\/products\/neem-oil-for-plants\"\u003eNeem Oil\u003c\/a\u003e on affected leaves, including their undersides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLocal Gardener Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrow Spearmint in a separate pot to control its spreading roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide afternoon shade during extreme summer heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not allow the potting mix to dry completely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrim regularly before the stems become long and untidy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDivide or repot the plant when roots fill the container.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHarvesting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBegin light harvesting when the plant is around 6–8 inches tall and has several healthy stems. Cut the leafy tips just above a pair of leaves so the remaining stems can develop new branches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake no more than one-third of the plant at one time. Use the leaves fresh for their strongest flavour. Extra leaves can be dried in a shaded, airy place or chopped and frozen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Spearmint the same as Peppermint?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Spearmint has a sweeter, milder taste. Peppermint has a stronger flavour and a more noticeable cooling effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill Spearmint return after winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Spearmint is a perennial. Frost may damage the leaves and stems, but established roots can survive and produce new growth when the weather becomes warmer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are orange or brown spots appearing on the leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese may be signs of mint rust or leaf spot. Remove badly affected leaves, improve airflow and avoid leaving the foliage wet overnight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does my Spearmint have a weak smell?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeak sunlight, excessive feeding or old untrimmed stems can reduce the fragrance. Move the plant to a brighter location and trim it regularly to encourage fresh leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spearmint, Garden Mint, Green Mint, Pudina, پودینہ\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moji Mall","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48832748814558,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/8353\/2254\/files\/mint-seeds-plant.jpg?v=1726020553","url":"https:\/\/mojimall.pk\/products\/mint-spearmint-150-seeds","provider":"Moji Mall","version":"1.0","type":"link"}