What it needs & gives back
↓ Needs
Lightfull sun to partial shade
Watermedium to high
↑ Gives back
Mulch_biomassmedium
Pollinator_serviceshigh
Companions
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Tomato
Repels some pests of tomatoes.
Cabbage
Repels cabbage worms.
Swede rapeseed
Mint can help deter flea beetles.
Brussels sprouts
Mint can help deter cabbage moths, but should be contained due to its spreading habit.
Broccoli
Mint can help deter cabbage moths and other pests.
German chamomile
Reported to improve growth and flavor of mint.
Through the year
Through the year
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emergenceNew shoots emerge in spring after the last frost and when soil temperatures consistently reach 5°C.
floweringFlowers typically appear in mid-summer, triggered by lengthening days.
harvestLeaves can be harvested from late spring through summer, approximately 60 days after emergence.
senescenceFoliage begins to die back with the first autumn frosts.
Soil interactions
Drainagemoist but well-drained
Nitrogen fixingNo
MycorrhizalNo
Accumulatespotassium, calcium
Soil textureloam, sandy_loam, clay_loam
Organic matterMedium
Compaction toleranceMedium
Propagation
Methodscuttings, division, seed
Difficulty1 / 5
Establishes in~1 yr
Stratificationnot_required
Self-seedingModerate
Divisionspring
Wildlife & pests
Attractsbees, butterflies, hoverflies
Repelsaphids, fleas, ants, cabbage_moth
Can host diseasesmint rust