When to plant mint in Palmer
- Plant seedlings: mid Mar to early AprPalmer area, cool Mediterranean
- Plant seedlings: early Apr to late JulPalmer area, tropical savanna
- Plant seedlings: mid Sep to late SepPalmer area, cool Mediterranean
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Palmer. 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.