Strawberry mint (Mentha × smithiana or Mentha spicata 'Strawberry') is a delightful herb that lives up to its name—walk by or pick and leaf and you'll catch a sweet, fruity scent that blends classic mint with a hint of fresh strawberry. It's a conversation starter in the garden and a fun, flavorful twist in the kitchen. Like most mints, it's vigorous and easy to grow, making it a great choice for beginners and seasoned herb gardeners alike. SHIPPING INFO: Herbs ship in May. Why Grow Strawberry Mint? 🍓 Sweet, Fruity FlavorUnlike traditional peppermint, strawberry mint has a mild minty taste with a hint of berry-like sweetness—perfect for teas, cocktails, fruit salads, and homemade syrups. 🌿 Fast-Growing & ProductiveThis hardy perennial spreads quickly and provides an abundant harvest throughout the growing season with minimal effort. 🐝 Pollinator-Friendly & VersatileIts delicate blooms attract bees and beneficial insects, while the plant itself works beautifully in herb gardens, containers, or as a fragrant ground cover. Growing Information 🌱 Plant Type: Perennial herb 🌱 Plant Height: 12–24 inches 🌱 Hardiness Zones: 4–9 🌱 When to Plant: Spring, after last frost 🌱 When to Harvest: Once established, harvest as needed throughout the growing season Cultivation Tips Soil: Moist, well-draining soil with moderate fertility. Not too picky. Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade—afternoon shade is appreciated in hotter climates. Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Mint doesn't like to dry out. Harvesting: Snip stems just above a leaf node to encourage bushy, full growth. Regular harvesting keeps the plant productive and prevents it from getting leggy. Containment: Mint spreads very quickly. Planting in containers or using a root barrier in garden beds will keep it from taking over neighboring plants. Our strawberry mint is greenhouse-grown and arrives as an established plug in a 3" pot, ready to go straight into your garden or container. Non-GMO Commitment: At The Farm on Central, all our plants are guaranteed non-GMO and not genetically modified in any way, upholding natural breeding methods and promoting sustainable gardening and farming practices.
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