Plant watering guide › Herbs (kitchen garden)
How often to water a mint
Mentha
Spring–autumn 3 days
Winter 5 days
In a bright room, water your mint about every 3 days from spring to autumn and every 5 days in winter. Check that the top of the soil is dry first.
By season and light
| Season | Bright spot | Lower light |
|---|---|---|
| Spring to autumn (Apr–Oct) | every 3 days | every 4 days |
| November and March | every 4 days | every 5 days |
| Winter (Dec–Feb) | every 5 days | every 6 days |
These are the starting intervals Trellis uses when you add a mint. Growth slows in winter, so the interval is stretched 1.5× in Dec–Feb and 1.25× in November and March, and 1.3× in lower light (seasons are flipped in the Southern Hemisphere). Pot size and room temperature change things, so adjust to how fast the soil dries.
Where to put it
Bright room (behind a sheer curtain)
Bright light; also fine in part shade
Seasonal notes
Winter
- It may die back in winter and sprout again in spring
Summer
- Watch for drying out in summer
Tips for your mint
- Mint spreads fast — keep it in its own pot
- Water before the soil dries out
- Trim long stems for a bushier plant
Trellis
Add your mint and Trellis reminds you on watering day
- Starts at every 3 days. You can change it any time
- Invite family and see who watered what (free)
- Keep growth photos and share them as cards
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