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Can You Grow Mint in Oklahoma?

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

Oklahoma last frost

early March

Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma

Oklahoma ranges from Zone 6a in the Panhandle to Zone 7b in the southeast. Hot summers and mild winters. Long growing season for warm-season crops.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Mint in Oklahoma?

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

What zone is Oklahoma?

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

When do you plant Mints in Oklahoma?

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