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Can You Grow Mint in Minnesota?
US · USDA Zone 4a · zones 2b, 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b
Mint grows easily here — contain it in pots or it will take over your garden.
Plant zones
Minnesota last frost
Minnesota 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 Minnesota
Minnesota has a cold humid continental climate. The Twin Cities are Zone 4b-5a; northern Minnesota reaches Zone 2b-3a. Cold winters but warm productive summers.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Mint in Minnesota?
Mint grows easily here — contain it in pots or it will take over your garden.
What zone is Minnesota?
Minnesota spans USDA Zone 4a (2b, 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b).
When do you plant Mints in Minnesota?
See the planting guide for Mint — timing depends on your exact frost date.