Field guide
When to plant mint in USDA Zones 9–10
In USDA Zones 9–10, the planner’s broad outdoor planting window for mint runs from February to April, with a second window from September to November. Mint takes 30–50 days from planting to first harvest.
Open plannerPlanting calendar for USDA Zones 9–10
- Spring planting
- February to April
- Fall planting
- September to November
- Days to harvest
- 30–50 days
- Water needs
- high
What USDA Zones 9–10 do—and do not—tell you
These zones span average annual extreme minimum temperatures of roughly 20°F to 40°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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