Field guide
When to plant mint in USDA Zones 7–8
In USDA Zones 7–8, the planner’s broad outdoor planting window for mint runs from March to May, with a second window from September to October. Mint takes 30–50 days from planting to first harvest.
Open plannerPlanting calendar for USDA Zones 7–8
- Spring planting
- March to May
- Fall planting
- September to October
- Days to harvest
- 30–50 days
- Water needs
- high
What USDA Zones 7–8 do—and do not—tell you
These zones span average annual extreme minimum temperatures of roughly 0°F to 20°F. That is useful climate context, but it does not determine your exact frost dates. Check a local forecast or county Extension calendar before planting tender crops.
How to know when to harvest
- Stems are 6-8 inches with full leaves
- Best flavor just before flowering
- Harvest frequently to keep plants bushy and prevent legginess
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