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Can You Grow Mint in New Brunswick?

Canada · Canadian Zone 5 · zones 4, 5, 6

Grows well here

Mint grows easily here — contain it in pots or it will take over your garden.

Plant zones

3a–9b

New Brunswick last frost

mid-April

New Brunswick first frost

mid-October

Days to harvest

Perennial

About Mint

Mint is extremely vigorous — grow in containers to prevent it from taking over your garden.

Plant in a container always — mint will spread aggressively otherwise. Harvest regularly to encourage bushy growth. Cut to the ground occasionally to rejuvenate. Easy to overwinter indoors.

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Gardening in New Brunswick

New Brunswick has a maritime continental climate. The Saint John River Valley is Zone 5b-6a. Four distinct seasons with a productive 5-6 month growing season. Known for potatoes, blueberries, and fiddleheads.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Mint in New Brunswick?

Mint grows easily here — contain it in pots or it will take over your garden.

What zone is New Brunswick?

New Brunswick spans Canadian Zone 5 (4, 5, 6).

When do you plant Mints in New Brunswick?

See the planting guide for Mint — timing depends on your exact frost date.