Mint Planting Guide

Quick Facts

Sunlight ⛅ Partial Sun

Water Needs 💧💧 Moderate

Spacing 18 inches apart

Planting Depth 0.25 inch

Min Soil Temp 55°F

Germination 10–15 days

Days to Maturity 60–90 days

Frost Tolerance Moderate frost tolerance

Soil pH 6.0–7.0

Difficulty Easy

Planting Schedule by Zone

Select your USDA zone below for a detailed guide with tips specific to your region.

Zone 3 Zone 3a Zone 3b Zone 4 Zone 4a Zone 4b Zone 5 Zone 5a Zone 5b Zone 6 Zone 6a Zone 6b Zone 7 Zone 7a Zone 7b Zone 8 Zone 8a Zone 8b Zone 9 Zone 9a Zone 9b Zone 10 Zone 10a Zone 10b Zone 11 Zone 11a Zone 11b

Zone	Start Indoors	Transplant	Direct Sow	Harvest Start	Harvest End
Zone 3	May 1	May 29	May 29	Aug 9	Sep 12
Zone 4	Apr 26	May 24	May 24	Aug 4	Sep 22
Zone 5	Apr 16	May 14	May 14	Jul 25	Sep 23
Zone 6	Apr 1	Apr 29	Apr 29	Jul 10	Sep 8
Zone 7	Mar 22	Apr 19	Apr 19	Jun 30	Aug 29
Zone 8	Mar 6	Apr 3	Apr 3	Jun 14	Aug 13
Zone 9	Feb 14	Mar 14	Mar 14	May 25	Jul 24
Zone 10	Jan 27	Feb 24	Feb 24	May 7	Jul 6
Zone 11	Jan 1	Jan 29	Jan 29	Apr 11	Jun 10

What you'll need — Your Zone

🛒 Mint — Seeds & Supplies

🌱 Mint Seeds

Search for these at your local garden center or nursery.

Companion Planting

Companion planting improves growth, deters pests, and makes better use of garden space.

✓ Good Companions

Tomato Cabbage

✗ Avoid Nearby

Parsley

📚 Data Sources

Frost dates: NOAA Climate Normals 1991–2020, National Centers for Environmental Information.
Hardiness zones: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, Agricultural Research Service.
Growing requirements: Cooperative Extension Services — NC State, Penn State, University of Florida IFAS.
Companion planting: Cornell University Cooperative Extension.
Data compiled from public agricultural sources. Always verify with your local extension office for micro-climate adjustments.