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Can You Grow Mint in Northwest Territories?

Canada · Canadian Zone 1 · zones 0, 1, 2

Won't grow here

Mint is invasive and grows in almost any zone — contain it in pots.

Plant zones

3a–9b

Northwest Territories last frost

mid-June

Northwest Territories first frost

mid-August

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.

Full mint growing guide →

Gardening in Northwest Territories

The NWT has an arctic to subarctic climate. Only the very hardiest crops survive the extremely short summer. Gardening under cover is the primary approach.

See what grows well in Northwest Territories →

Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Mint in Northwest Territories?

Mint is invasive and grows in almost any zone — contain it in pots.

What zone is Northwest Territories?

Northwest Territories spans Canadian Zone 1 (0, 1, 2).

When do you plant Mints in Northwest Territories?

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