🌿 How to Grow Mint
Mint is one of the most aggressive plants in the garden — plant it in a container unless you want a takeover. Incredibly easy to grow, fragrant, and versatile in the kitchen.
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Family: Lamiaceae · Type: Herb
Mint is one of the most aggressive plants in the garden — plant it in a container unless you want a takeover. Incredibly easy to grow, fragrant, and versatile in the kitchen.
Mint is a perennial in Zones 3–11. It's one of the most cold-hardy herbs, surviving Zone 3 winters with some protection. Grows aggressively in warm climates.
How to Grow Mint: Step-by-Step
- Plant in containers to prevent underground spread
- Harvest regularly to prevent flowering (flowering reduces leaf quality)
- Divide every 2–3 years in spring — clumps get woody
- Bring containers indoors before first frost to extend season
- Multiple varieties: spearmint, peppermint, chocolate mint, mojito mint
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Zone-by-Zone Growing Guide
Mint is a perennial in Zones 3–11. It's one of the most cold-hardy herbs, surviving Zone 3 winters with some protection. Grows aggressively in warm climates.
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