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When to Plant Mint

Mentha × piperita

herbZones 3–10beginner

Vigorous perennial herb with refreshing flavor for drinks, desserts, and savory dishes. Grows aggressively and should be contained. Peppermint and spearmint are most common.

Planting calendar

Direct sow / transplant

Right around your last spring frost.

ALWAYS grow in containers or buried pots -- spreads aggressively via runners; perennial in zones 3-10

Spacing & harvest

Companion planting

Plant near

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Sources: Purdue University Turfgrass Science: Use Growing Degree Days to Better Time Your Applications · University of Missouri Extension: Cool-Season Grasses: Lawn Maintenance Calendar · University of Minnesota Extension: Pre-emergent Herbicides for Crabgrass Control in Lawns