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Can You Grow Mint in Mississippi?

US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 7b, 8a, 8b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

3a–9b

Mississippi last frost

mid-February

Mississippi first frost

early December

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 Mississippi

Mississippi has a humid subtropical climate with long hot summers and mild winters. Two growing seasons are achievable most years. Excellent for sweet potatoes, okra, and southern vegetables.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Mint in Mississippi?

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

What zone is Mississippi?

Mississippi spans USDA Zone 8a (7b, 8a, 8b).

When do you plant Mints in Mississippi?

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