How to Grow Common Mint
Mentha spp.
Your complete guide to growing Common Mint.
📷 Wikipedia: HerbWhen to Plant Common Mint
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 3 | April – May | — | July – October |
| Zone 4 | March – April | — | July – October |
| Zone 5 | March – April | — | June – October |
| Zone 6 | March – April | — | June – November |
| Zone 7 | February – March | — | June – November |
| Zone 8 | February – March | — | May – December |
| Zone 9 | January – February | — | April – December |
| Zone 10 | January | — | April – December |
Companion Plants for Common Mint
✓ Good companions
Mint's strong scent masks broccoli from cabbage worms and aphids
Mint deters cabbage moths, aphids, and flea beetles from brassicas
Mint repels carrot flies and ants while improving soil health
Mint repels slugs, snails, and aphids while providing beneficial ground cover
Both plants repel similar pests and create a strong pest-deterrent barrier
Mint deters aphids and mice that eat pea seeds and plants
Mint deters flea beetles and root maggots that attack radishes
Mint repels ants, rodents, and flea beetles that commonly affect tomatoes
✗ Keep away from
Mint's vigorous growth competes for space and nutrients, stunting chamomile
Mint's aggressive spreading habit can overwhelm and crowd out parsley
Both plants compete for similar growing conditions and mint can inhibit sage's growth
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
