How to grow Mint

Mentha

Full Sun
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Partial Sun
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Mint will grow in a wide variety of climates and conditions, but prefers warm days and cool nights. It will grow well in full sun in all but the hotter climates where does best in part shade.

Mint prefers a deep, friable soil that will hold moisture but drains freely.¹

How long does Mint take to grow?

These estimates for how long Mint takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

Days to Germination How long does it take Mint to germinate?: 10 days
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Days to Maturity How long until Mint is ready for harvest / bloom?: + days
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Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Mint?: = days

Other names for Mint

Mint, Spearmint

Mentha L.

Footnotes

¹ “Commodity growing guides – Mint”: http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/agriculture/horticulture/vegetables/commodity/mint-growing