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When to Plant Mint in Cedarville, Ohio (45314)

Location

Cedarville, Ohio

ZIP Code

45314

USDA Zone

6a

Last Frost

Monday, April 20, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Monday, March 23, 2026

Pro Tip: Sow Mint directly outdoors 4 weeks before your last frost date.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Mentha spicata
Days to Maturity 90 days
Mature Height 12-24"
Spread 24"
Type Spreading
Fruit Size N/A

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Partial Shade to Full Sun

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Water

Regular (keep moist)

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Spacing

18" apart

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Planting Depth

0.25" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 10-15 days

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Get your seeds now so they're ready by Monday, March 23, 2026.

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Growing Mint in Zone 6a

Mint (Mentha spicata) is a popular garden vegetable. In Cedarville, Ohio, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6a, you should direct sow seeds around Monday, March 23, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Monday, April 20, 2026. Mint grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.