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Can You Grow Mint in Tennessee?
US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
Mint grows easily here — contain it in pots or it will take over your garden.
Plant zones
Tennessee last frost
Tennessee 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 Tennessee
Tennessee has a humid subtropical climate transitioning to continental in the east. Nashville is Zone 7a; the Appalachians are Zone 6a-6b. Long productive growing seasons.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Mint in Tennessee?
Mint grows easily here — contain it in pots or it will take over your garden.
What zone is Tennessee?
Tennessee spans USDA Zone 6b (6a, 6b, 7a, 7b).
When do you plant Mints in Tennessee?
See the planting guide for Mint — timing depends on your exact frost date.