When to plant river mint in Casterton
- Plant seedlings: mid Mar to mid MarCasterton area, cool Mediterranean
- Plant seedlings: early Oct to early OctCasterton area, cool Mediterranean
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Casterton. Microclimates vary: frost hollows and hills run later.
A native mint with a fresh spearmint flavour that grows naturally along creeks. It needs moist soil and some shade in Adelaide. Grow it in a pot or a damp corner and cut it back often for fresh growth.