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Can You Grow Mint in Maryland?

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

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

3a–9b

Maryland last frost

early March

Maryland 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 Maryland

Maryland has a humid subtropical climate moderated by the Chesapeake Bay. Four distinct seasons with mild winters in most of the state. Long productive growing season.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Mint in Maryland?

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

What zone is Maryland?

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

When do you plant Mints in Maryland?

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