Mints have been grown for medicinal and culinary purposes for centuries. Thomas Jefferson included “mint” in a list of useful herbs for the garden at Monticello in 1794. The flowers are attractive to pollinators and the plant is deer resistant. A vigorous grower, mint should be planted in a container or given plenty of room to spread.
Sow seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date at 72˚F. Transplant to 3” pots once they have several true leaves, then harden off and plant outdoors after last frost. Approximately 300 seeds per packet.
Details
Genus | Mentha |
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Species | spp. |
USDA Zones | 4 - 9 |
Exposure | Full Sun | Planting Method | Transplant | Planting Depth | Surface Sow |
Days to Emerge | 10 - 20 |
Plant Spacing | 12 - 18" apart |
Habit | 18 - 36" H |