When to plant vietnamese mint in Melbourne
Melbourne sits in Australia's cool temperate zone. Computed from Melbourne's Bureau of Meteorology climate averages, here is the vietnamese mint window:
Sow
—
Transplant
March
Harvest
October – February, April
Cool temperate zone tip
Melbourne gardeners should grow Vietnamese mint in a pot for winter flexibility. It goes dormant but comes back, don't throw it out over winter.
Frost matters here: the last frost around Melbourne typically falls in September, with the first returning around May. Vietnamese Mint is frost-sensitive, so keep it inside that frost-free run.
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When can I plant vietnamese mint in Melbourne?
In Melbourne (cool temperate zone), transplant seedlings March. Harvest typically runs October – February, April.
Can you grow vietnamese mint in Melbourne?
Yes — vietnamese mint grows well around Melbourne when planted in its window. Melbourne gardeners should grow Vietnamese mint in a pot for winter flexibility. It goes dormant but comes back, don't throw it out over winter.