Mint
Mentha spp.
- Days to harvest
- 60–90 days
- Sunlight
- 5–7 hours/day
- Watering
- 1–1 per day
- Plant spacing
- 30 cm
- Minimum container size
- 25cm deep × 30cm wide
- Container-friendly
- 2 plants per container
- Estimated yield
- 60 kg / 100m²
- Life span
- perennial
Climate Requirements
- Ideal temperature
- 20-30 °C
- Annual rainfall
- 1500-2500 mm
- Humidity
- 60-80%
- Heat tolerance
- low
- Drought tolerance
- low
Soil & Planting
Planting method
Stem cuttings or root division
Soil requirements
Moist, rich soil, pH 6.0-7.0
Companion Plants
- Cherry Tomatostrong
Mint repels aphids, whiteflies, and flea beetles from tomato; aromatic oils mask tomato scent from pests
- Bird's Eye Chilimoderate
Mint deters aphids and spider mites from chili; also attracts beneficial hoverflies
- Eggplantmoderate
Mint repels flea beetles and aphids that commonly attack eggplant
- Garden Peamoderate
Mint attracts pollinators that benefit pea flowering; aromatic oils deter pea moth
Common Pests & Diseases
Common pests
Safety Notes
Vigorous grower — contain in pots to prevent invasive spread. Consumed fresh/tea — use organic pest control only. Harvest regularly to promote bushy growth. Safe herb with no significant toxicity concerns.
Market Demand
Moderate demand for beverages and cooking
Regional Notes
Spreads aggressively; best in containers
Sources
- Malaysian Herb Growing Guide — MARDI · Last reviewed: 2024-06-15
Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
Category: Herbs