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Mint
beginner difficulty · hardiness zones 3–9
- Methods
- traditional
- Planting window
- March–May
- Greenhouse
- Not required
- Compact variant
- Available
Spearmint, peppermint, and other varieties all spread the same way.
Production planning estimate
Plan around cups per pot
A starting estimate is 8 cups per pot. That means one pot is a reasonable first unit to plan for, then adjust for your climate, practices, and household demand.
Space guideline
4 sq ft per pot
Starting plan
— pots
Planning note: One of the most notorious garden spreaders — never plant it directly in a shared bed.