When should I plant Menta in Zone 9b?

Start Menta seeds indoors around Jan 13. Transplant outdoors after Feb 24. Expect first harvest around Apr 25.

What is the last frost date for Zone 9b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 9b is Mar 10. The first fall frost averages Nov 15, giving a 250-day growing season.

Can I grow Menta in Zone 9b?

Yes. Menta needs 60 days to harvest. Zone 9b has a 250-day growing season, which is sufficient.

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🍃 Growing Menta in Zone 9b

Zone 9b has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Menta. Zadnji mraz: Mar 10. Prvi mraz: Nov 15.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Jan 13Nov 15

Season: Mar 10 – Nov 15 (250 dana)

Zona9b

Zadnji mrazMar 10

Prvi mrazNov 15

Sezona250 dana

Berba60 dana

SuncePolusjene

When to Plant Menta in Zone 9b

Start Seeds Indoors: Jan 13

Start Menta seeds indoors around Jan 13 (8 tjedana prije zadnjeg mraza). Optimal germination temperature: 70F. Germinates in 10-16 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Feb 24

Transplant Menta seedlings outdoors after Feb 24. Wait until soil temperature reaches 50F. Space plants at 1/m² (30cm razmak). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Apr 25

First harvest approximately Apr 25 (~60 dana from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 15). Menta can overwinter in mild climates for continued harvest.

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