Everwilde Farms - 1 lb Spearmint Herb Seeds - Gold Vault Bulk Seed Packet

Almost everyone enjoys the delicious flavor of mint - it is wonderful in everything from iced drinks, to sauces, to lamb dishes. The flavor is best when the leaves are cut just before the blossoms open. You will want to keep this fast-spreading plant in a container so that it does not take over your garden. Slender spikes of pink or white flowers appear in the summer. Mint received its name from the Greek legend of "Minthe," a river nymph who was turned into a lowly plant to be trodden underfoot; the stimulating, sweet smell perpetuated the memory of Minthe. Though "spear" may be derived from the shape of its leaves, a more likely story is that it comes from a form of "St. Pierre," the French monastery where it may have first grown. Though native to Europe, spearmint can now be found throughout North America; in the era of sea exploration, it was a valued source of vitamin C and helped prevent scurvy. Tea of spearmint has been used to treat many ailments, including nausea, hiccups, and poor digestion. The extract of spearmint is a very popular flavor for chewing gum, toothpaste, beverages, and candy, in addition to being a common ingredient in personal care products.