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Can You Grow Mint in Rhode Island?
US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 6a, 6b
Mint grows easily here — contain it in pots or it will take over your garden.
Plant zones
Rhode Island last frost
Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island
Rhode Island has a humid continental climate moderated by the ocean. A small state with a single primary zone of 6b in most areas. Four seasons with a productive growing window.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Mint in Rhode Island?
Mint grows easily here — contain it in pots or it will take over your garden.
What zone is Rhode Island?
Rhode Island spans USDA Zone 6b (6a, 6b).
When do you plant Mints in Rhode Island?
See the planting guide for Mint — timing depends on your exact frost date.