Can You Grow Mint in Vermont?
US · USDA Zone 5a · zones 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b
Mint grows easily here — contain it in pots or it will take over your garden.
Plant zones
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Vermont 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 Vermont
Vermont has a cool humid continental climate. Southern Vermont is Zone 5a-5b; northern Vermont is Zone 4a-4b. Short growing seasons are productive for cool crops, potatoes, and maple trees.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Mint in Vermont?
Mint grows easily here — contain it in pots or it will take over your garden.
What zone is Vermont?
Vermont spans USDA Zone 5a (3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b).
When do you plant Mints in Vermont?
See the planting guide for Mint — timing depends on your exact frost date.