Seasonflexible
Sun3–6 hours
Plant spacing12 in
Container depth8 in
Start here
Plant one small start in a pot with drainage.
Keep it going
Harvest often and do not plant it loose in a shared bed.
Layout notes
Plan for the whole plant.
Leave about 18 inches between rows. The listed spacing is a starter distance for common varieties, so check seed packets or plant labels if your cultivar says otherwise.
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Good starter neighbors for mint.
This page is a maintained starter guide, not a diagnosis or local planting-date guarantee. Check your local Extension service and plant label before making seasonal or treatment decisions.
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