When to plant mint in Casterton
- Plant seedlings: early Mar to mid MarCasterton area, cool Mediterranean
- Plant seedlings: early Oct to late OctCasterton area, cool Mediterranean
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Casterton. 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.