When to plant mint in Taunton
- Plant seedlings: mid Feb to mid AprTaunton area, cool Mediterranean
- Plant seedlings: early Sep to late OctTaunton area, cool Mediterranean
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Taunton. 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.