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Herb
Mint
Mentha spicata
Zones 3–11
Tea, mojitos, and bee heaven — so easy the challenge is keeping it contained.
Sun
Full sun to part shade
Water
high
Spacing
Contained pot or dedicated bed
Soil
Any moist soil — thrives everywhere
Difficulty
easy
Zones
3–11
When to plant
Mar
Apr
May
Timing shifts with your zone — the Genie can pin down exact dates for you.
How to care for it
Plant in a buried pot or dedicated bed only — it colonizes everything. Cut hard for tender leaves, divide the clump yearly, and rip out runners past the boundary. Pollinators love the flowers.
Good companions
Cabbage, tomato (pest-repelling) — keep it contained
Harvest
Young tips any time; cut the whole plant back twice a season.
Want a plan for growing Mint?
Your Genie can give exact timing and care for your zone.
