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Can You Grow Mint in Kansas?

US · USDA Zone 6a · zones 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

3a–9b

Kansas last frost

early April

Kansas first frost

late 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 Kansas

Kansas spans from Zone 5a in the northwest to Zone 6b in the southeast. Hot summers and cold winters define the climate. Excellent for wheat, sunflowers, and warm-season vegetables.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Mint in Kansas?

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

What zone is Kansas?

Kansas spans USDA Zone 6a (5a, 5b, 6a, 6b).

When do you plant Mints in Kansas?

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