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Can You Grow Mint in Kentucky?

US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

3a–9b

Kentucky last frost

mid-March

Kentucky first frost

mid-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 Kentucky

Kentucky has a humid continental climate transitioning to subtropical in the south. Long warm summers support tomatoes, peppers, and most common vegetables. Tobacco country.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Mint in Kentucky?

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

What zone is Kentucky?

Kentucky spans USDA Zone 6b (5b, 6a, 6b, 7a).

When do you plant Mints in Kentucky?

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