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Common Mint — Herbs | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Common Mint
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

70-80days to harvest

7-14 daysdays to germinate

Z4–9USDA zones

Easydifficulty

Heirloom

Sowing

Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, or direct sow after last frost

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Regular, keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
Soil: Well-draining, moderately fertile soil; prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH
Spacing: 12-18 inches
Height: 1 ft. 0 in. - 2 ft. 0 in.
Season: Perennial

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Green
Shape: Oval to lance-shaped leaves
Flavour: Fresh, cool, and distinctly minty with subtle sweetness; bright and invigorating.

In the kitchen

Salads, main dishes, ice cream, beverages, desserts, soups, tea, cocktails, edible garnish

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Spider mites, aphids, mint flea beetles
Diseases: Powdery mildew, rust, leaf spot

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
3	April – May	June – July	—	July – October
4	March – April	June – July	—	July – October
5	March – April	May – June	—	June – October
6	March – April	May – June	—	June – November
7	February – March	April – June	—	June – November
8	February – March	April – May	—	May – December
9	January – February	March – April	—	April – December
10	January	February – April	—	April – December

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

TomatoesMint repels ants, rodents, and flea beetles that commonly affect tomatoes

CabbageMint deters cabbage moths, aphids, and flea beetles from brassicas

CarrotsMint repels carrot flies and ants while improving soil health

BroccoliMint's strong scent masks broccoli from cabbage worms and aphids

RadishesMint deters flea beetles and root maggots that attack radishes

LettuceMint repels slugs, snails, and aphids while providing beneficial ground cover

PeasMint deters aphids and mice that eat pea seeds and plants

MarigoldsBoth plants repel similar pests and create a strong pest-deterrent barrier

Avoid

ParsleyMint's aggressive spreading habit can overwhelm and crowd out parsley

ChamomileMint's vigorous growth competes for space and nutrients, stunting chamomile

SageBoth plants compete for similar growing conditions and mint can inhibit sage's growth

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 70
Protein (g): 3.75
Fat (g): 0.94
Carbohydrate (g): 14.9
Fibre (g): 8
Vitamin A (µg): 212
Vitamin C (mg): 31.8
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.129
Folate (µg): 114
Calcium (mg): 243
Iron (mg): 5.08
Magnesium (mg): 80
Phosphorus (mg): 73
Potassium (mg): 569
Zinc (mg): 1.11

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the herbs growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Common Mint

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

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