Mint: when to sow, plant out and harvest
Sowing, planting and harvest dates for your climate, good and bad companions, growing tips.
When to sow in your region
Average dates, computed from the frost dates of each climate. For your exact dates, choose your town.
| Climate | Sow under cover | Sow outdoors | Plant out | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern France | 4 February – 24 February | 22 April – 5 May | 22 April – 5 May; 1 September – 31 October | 1 May – 31 October |
| Atlantic coast | 25 January – 14 February | 12 April – 25 April | 12 April – 25 April; 5 September – 4 November | 21 April – 4 November |
| Eastern France | 27 January – 16 February | 14 April – 27 April | 14 April – 27 April; 30 August – 29 October | 23 April – 29 October |
| Mediterranean | 24 December – 13 January | 11 March – 24 March | 11 March – 24 March; 21 September – 20 November | 20 March – 20 November |
| Mountains (around 1,000 m) | 1 March – 21 March | 17 May – 30 May | 17 May – 30 May; 31 July – 29 September | 26 May – 29 September |
Growing
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Latin name
- Mentha spp. (M. spicata; M. x piperita)
- Cold tolerance
- Hardy (withstands frost)
- Emergence
- 14 days
- Between rows
- 40–70 cm
- In the row
- 30–50 cm
Companion planting
The level of evidence is shown for each pairing: many rest on tradition rather than on studies.
Sources
- Royal Horticultural Society — Grow your own herb guides (basil, parsley, chives, dill, coriander, thyme, sage, mint, rosemary, oregano, marjoram, tarragon, chervil, lovage, lemon balm, sorrel)
- The Old Farmer's Almanac — Planting Calendar (New York City, last frost Apr 3; cross-checked with Minneapolis, last frost Apr 30)
- Tous au potager — Distance de plantation des légumes : tableau des espacements