Mint
Best varieties: Spearmint, Peppermint, Chocolate Mint, Mojito Mint
Easy
Herb
❄️ Frost Hardy
🐾 Pet Safe
🌲 PNW Growing Notes
Grows aggressively in PNW climate—always plant in containers or it will take over your garden. Thrives in Seattle’s moist conditions.
☀️ Light
Part shade to full sun
💧 Water
Keep moist
🪨 Soil
Rich, moist, pH 6.0–7.0
📏 Spacing
18" apart
📅 Planting Timeline (Seattle)
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Transplant Outdoors
Spring
🧺
Harvest
Year-round (evergreen in mild PNW winters)
💡 Pro Tip
Grow in a large pot sunk into the ground to contain spreading. Harvest frequently for bushier growth. Makes excellent tea fresh or dried.
🤝 Companion Planting
✅ Good Companions
Cabbage, Tomatoes
❌ Keep Away From
Parsley