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Can You Grow Mint in New Jersey?

US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 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

New Jersey last frost

mid-March

New Jersey 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 New Jersey

New Jersey has a humid subtropical to continental climate. South Jersey is Zone 7a; North Jersey is Zone 6a-6b. Known for its produce farming — tomatoes, blueberries, cranberries.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Mint in New Jersey?

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

What zone is New Jersey?

New Jersey spans USDA Zone 6b (6a, 6b, 7a).

When do you plant Mints in New Jersey?

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