Can You Grow Mint in Quebec?
Canada · Canadian Zone 4 · zones 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Mint grows easily here — contain it in pots or it will take over your garden.
Plant zones
Quebec last frost
Quebec first frost
Days to harvest
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.
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.
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.