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The aroma of mint will make you close your eyes as your thoughts drift to a summer day. Mint not only enhances iced tea and mixed drinks, it is also a wonderful surprise flavor in savory dishes, including meats, stews, and vegetable fritters. Tiny flowers are loved by bees.
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- Variety Info
- Sowing Info
- Growing Info
Variety Info
Family: Laminaceae
Native: Unknown
Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 6 and warmer, and possibly down to zone 3.
Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Plant Dimensions: 18" tall and spreading indefinitely by underground stems called rhizomes.
Variety Info: This common mint is neither peppermint, spearmint, nor any other specific type. Mints readily cross-pollinate, so plants grown from seed are more variable.
Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Deer Resistant, Good for Containers
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 68°–75°F.
When to Start Inside: 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date.
Sprouts in: 7–14 days
Plant Seeds (Depth): Press into surface
Space Seeds: A group of 3 seeds every 12"
Row Spacing: 18"
Thinning: Thin to 1 every 12"
Growing Info
Harvesting: Pick individual leaves or sprigs at any time.
- Gordon T.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsMar 2, 20255 Stars
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- Amy G.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsJan 4, 20245 Stars
I started these off in my Aerogarden—3 seeds per pod in 2 pods—and both pods sprouted within a week. I let them continue to grow in the Aerogarden for maybe about 6 weeks before transplanting them into pots, and I've been clipping leaves from it here and there to use in my tea or just to munch on, but mostly, I just love the smell of mint in my home. I think they taste good, but peoples opinions on that will vary, obviously.
They are quite happy with in their little pots with a little grow light above them, and I am quite happy with them as well!
Which best describes you as a gardener? Beginner - Cheryl D.AL, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsNov 10, 2026Top Performer Year after Year!
My husband puts this in his tea EVERY SINGLE DAY. I have added other types of mint and he always goes for this BI Common Mint instead. It comes back in the Spring, but we keep planting more and more to keep up.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? Patio - HYE J. C.Verified BuyerRated 4 out of 5 starsOct 25, 2026Difficult to germinate
Of the seeds I've gotten from BI, these have been the most finicky to get to germinate. I recommend just dumping a bunch in a container to see what comes up, rather than babying individual seeds. But once they get going, they're pretty easy to take care of.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningOct 26, 2026Hey HYE,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback! We really appreciate you giving us the honest breakdown on your experience with the Common Mint Seeds. Your tip about going with a bulk approach rather than babying individual seeds is super helpful, and we're glad to hear that once they get going, they're pretty easy to maintain.
Your insights on the germination process are valuable to us, and we'll definitely share this with our team as we continue to improve our seed offerings. Thanks again for being part of the Epic Gardening community, and happy growing! 🌱
- Barbara S.NY, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsApr 22, 2026Perfect
I'm growing these as scent plants to try to divert unwanted pests. They are a little slow and the germination however, once germinating they took off beautifully. I just up patted them into pretty pots for them to be out in the garden. We definitely suggest getting these if you want. Mint.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? Raised Bed
