When to plant mint in zone 6b — planting calendar

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Growing SeasonZone 6b

Last frost ~Apr 20First frost ~Oct 15Today

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Start indoors Feb 23 · Transplant Apr 20 · First harvest Jun 19 · Wrap by Oct 9

Last spring frostApr 20

Start seeds indoorsFeb 23

Transplant outApr 20

First harvestJun 19

Last harvestOct 9

First fall frostOct 15

Why these dates work in zone 6b

Zone 6b's last spring frost averages Apr 20 and first fall frost Oct 15 — about 178 frost-free days. Mint tolerates light frost, so you can set plants out ahead of the last-frost date and keep harvesting into the cooler fall. Starting seeds indoors 8 weeks ahead gives strong transplants ready the moment the soil warms.

Common questions

How long does mint take to grow in zone 6b?

Mint matures in about 60–90 days from transplanting. In zone 6b that means setting plants out around Apr 20 and first picking around Jun 19.

Will mint survive frost in zone 6b?

Yes — mint tolerates light frost. In zone 6b you can set plants out a little before the last frost (around Apr 20) and keep harvesting past the first fall frost (around Oct 15).

For soil, spacing, pests and companion planting, see the full mint growing guide →