When to plant mint in Beechworth
- Plant seedlings: early Feb to early MarBeechworth area, humid subtropical
- Plant seedlings: mid Oct to late OctBeechworth area, humid subtropical
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Beechworth. Microclimates vary: frost hollows and hills run later.
A vigorous perennial herb for tea, salads and cooking that spreads quickly by runners. Grow it in a pot (or a pot sunk in the ground) to stop it taking over beds. It likes moisture and some afternoon shade in Adelaide summers.