When to plant river mint in Porepunkah
- Plant seedlings: early Feb to late FebPorepunkah area, temperate oceanic
- Plant seedlings: late Oct to late OctPorepunkah area, temperate oceanic
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Porepunkah. 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.