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Can You Grow Mint in Delaware?

US · USDA Zone 7a · zones 6b, 7a

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

3a–9b

Delaware last frost

early March

Delaware first frost

late November

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 Delaware

Delaware has a humid subtropical climate moderated by the Atlantic. Mild winters and warm summers support a long growing season for mid-Atlantic vegetables.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Mint in Delaware?

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

What zone is Delaware?

Delaware spans USDA Zone 7a (6b, 7a).

When do you plant Mints in Delaware?

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