When to plant mint in Tabulam
- Plant seedlings: early Feb to mid AprTabulam area (east), humid subtropical
- Plant seedlings: late Aug to early OctTabulam area (east), humid subtropical
- Plant seedlings: early Sep to mid NovTabulam area, humid subtropical
- Plant seedlings: late Dec to mid MarTabulam area, humid subtropical
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Tabulam. 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.