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Mint

Mint

Mentha spicata

Medium difficultyAll Season
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Sunlight
Partial Shade
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Watering
High
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Min pot size
8" pot
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Start from
Nursery raise and transplant

About Mint

Mint (Pudina) is a vigorous, spreading perennial herb that strongly benefits from being grown in containers, which prevents its runners from invading other plants. It thrives in warm weather and requires consistent moisture and light shade during peak Lucknow summers.

Climate requirements

Ideal temperature
15-25°C
Heat stress above
30°C
Cold stress below
5°C
Humidity
Moderate
Rain sensitivity
High (Leaf damage)

Growth stages

Stage 1
Seedling
Day 0–25
Stage 2
Vegetative
Day 26–59
Stage 3
Harvest
Day 60–90

Common pests and diseases

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