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Spearmint 'Moroccan' Seeds

Clean, sweet mint for a proper glass of mint tea

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Key benefits

  • Clean, sweet mint for a proper glass of mint tea
  • Use in mojitos, tabbouleh, yoghurt sauces and with lamb
  • Compact, upright plant for a large pot
  • Late summer flowers attract bees and butterflies
  • Packet of about 50 open-pollinated seeds

Moroccan spearmint is the mint behind a proper glass of mint tea: clean, sweet and strongly aromatic, without the menthol bite of peppermint. Mentha spicata 'Moroccan' makes a compact, upright plant of bright green, crinkled and toothed leaves. Use it fresh in mint tea, mojitos and juleps, with lamb, in tabbouleh and yoghurt sauces, or with summer fruit. It suits a large pot by the kitchen door, which also keeps its spreading roots in check, and the flowers attract bees and butterflies in late summer.

Sowing and growing

  • Sow indoors March to May at 18 to 20°C
  • Depth: sow on the surface and do not cover; mint seed needs light to germinate
  • Germination: 7 to 21 days, sometimes in flushes
  • Plant out in late spring, ideally into a container at least 30 cm wide
  • Position: partial shade or sun, in moist but free-draining compost
  • Height: about 50 cm; spread 20 cm, more in open ground
  • Harvest: pick from about 8 weeks after sowing; flavour is best before the plant flowers
  • Lifecycle: hardy perennial that dies back in winter and regrows in spring

What you receive: a packet of about 50 open-pollinated seeds from Piccolo Seeds, with growing instructions on the back.

For a cooler, sharper mint, try our peppermint seeds, or explore the full seed range.

How to use
  1. Sow indoors March to May at 18 to 20°C.
  2. Sow on the surface and do not cover, as mint seed needs light.
  3. Plant out in late spring, ideally into a container at least 30 cm wide.
  4. Pick before the plant flowers for the best flavour.
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Every order is hand-packed and sent with tracked delivery.

Changed your mind? You can return unused items within 14 days of delivery. See our returns policy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I grow mint from seed?

Scatter the tiny seeds on the surface of moist seed compost, press them in and leave them uncovered, as they need light. Keep the tray warm and moist, then prick out seedlings into small pots once they have two pairs of true leaves.

Can I grow Moroccan mint in a pot?

Yes, and a pot is the best way to grow it. Mint spreads by underground runners, so a container stops it taking over a border. Choose a pot at least 30 cm across, keep it watered in summer and divide the plant every couple of springs.

What is the difference between Moroccan mint and peppermint?

Moroccan mint is a spearmint, with a sweet, rounded flavour that suits tea, cocktails and savoury dishes. Peppermint has a much higher menthol content, giving a sharper, cooling taste.

What is your returns policy?

Changed your mind? You can return pots, gifts, accessories and other non-plant items. Email hello@growtropicals.com with your order number within 14 days of delivery, then send the item back within 14 days of telling us. You pay the return postage.

Items must come back unused and in their original condition. If an item has been used, we may reduce your refund by the value it has lost, and for used items this can be the full price.

Live plants cannot be returned because you have changed your mind, but they are covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee.

If something arrives damaged, faulty or wrong, email us with your order number and photos and we will put it right at no cost to you. Full details are in our returns policy.

When will my order arrive and how much is shipping?

Choose your delivery speed at checkout. Express orders placed before 1pm are dispatched the same day, otherwise the next working day. Standard orders are dispatched within 2 to 3 working days and Economy orders within 4 to 5 working days. Once dispatched, every order travels by 24 hour tracked courier.

Delivery is free on orders over £60 with Economy, over £100 with Standard and over £150 with Express. Below that, the charge depends on your basket total and is always shown at checkout before you pay. The full price list is in our shipping policy.

Orders without plants are dispatched Monday to Friday. If your order also includes plants, it goes out Monday to Thursday so the plants are not left in the courier network over the weekend. Delivery can take longer at busy times such as Black Friday and Christmas.

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