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Mint

Pudina

Vigorous perennial herb that thrives in shade. Plant once and snip leaves for years.

herbeasyperennialHot SummerMonsoonMild Winter
Beginner safeMonsoon friendlyShade tolerantYear-roundThirsty
84terrace fit
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Lifecycle timeline
  1. SowDay 0
  2. GerminationDay 12
  3. First harvestDay 40
  4. Peak harvestDay 190
  5. End of cropDay 365
Care schedule

Day-offset tasks from sowing. Add this crop to your plan to get real dates.

  • Day 0
    Sow seedsSow

    Start the crop in fresh, well-draining mix.

  • Day 1
    Keep soil moist for germinationWater

    Seeds need consistent moisture until they sprout.

  • Day 25
    First compost feedFeed compost

    Light feed to fuel vegetative growth.

  • Day 30
    Weekly pest checkPest check

    Watch for Aphids & Whitefly.

  • Day 35
    Check drainageCheck drainage

    Thirsty/vining crops are most at risk of waterlogging.

  • Day 40
    First harvestHarvest

    Pick early and often to keep the plant producing.

Risk panel
Rain riskhigh

Monsoon waterlogging & splash.

Heat risklow

Summer bolting / flower drop.

Overwatering risklow

Root rot from soggy soil.

Common pests
Aphids, Whitefly
Common diseases
Rust
Terrace notes

A foolproof shade-loving perennial. One pot from a market cutting supplies pudina indefinitely.

  • Start from a cutting rather than seed — far faster.
  • Keep it in its own pot; roots are invasive.
  • Pinch flower spikes to keep leaves tender.
Key requirements
Sun
3–5h
direct/day
Shade tol.
High
Water
High
Container
12L
12 inch pot
Soil depth
20cm
Support
None
1st harvest
40d
Lifecycle
365d
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