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Can You Grow Mint in Quebec?

Canada · Canadian Zone 4 · zones 2, 3, 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

Quebec last frost

early May

Quebec first frost

early 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.

Full mint growing guide →

Gardening in Quebec

Quebec ranges from Zone 2 in the far north to Zone 6 near Montreal. Montreal is Zone 5b-6a with a 6-month growing season. French-Canadian gardening tradition runs deep — a wide range of vegetables and fruits succeed.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Mint in Quebec?

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

What zone is Quebec?

Quebec spans Canadian Zone 4 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6).

When do you plant Mints in Quebec?

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