Paudho ecosystem

Outdoor & terraceMint

Container growing guide

Mint

Pudina

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

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Planting calendar

Month-by-month sowing suitability (northern-hemisphere reference — the app shifts calendars for your latitude). Best months to sow: Mar–Apr, Jun–Nov.

PerennialMint is perennial — plant or establish once; ongoing care matters more than a single sowing month.

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Mint monthly sowing suitability
Month	Suitability
January	Good
February	Good
March	Best
April	Best
May	Good
June	Best
July	Best
August	Best
September	Best
October	Best
November	Best
December	Good

Growing requirements

Sun: 3–5 hours direct light
Water: High
Shade tolerance: High
Container: 12L (12 inch pot)
Soil depth: 20 cm
Support: None
First harvest: 40 days from sowing
Lifecycle: 365 days

Timeline

Germination: about 12 days.

Flowering begins: around day 0.

First harvest: around day 40.

Harvest window: roughly 300 days.

Terrace notes for Mint

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

Care tips

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.

Common pests

Aphids
Whitefly

Common diseases

Rust

Traits

Beginner safe
Monsoon friendly
Shade tolerant
Year-round
Thirsty

Questions about growing Mint

Can I grow Mint or Pudina in a balcony or terrace?

Yes, Mint can be grown in a balcony or terrace if you can provide 3-5 hours of direct light and a container around 12L.

Which month is best to sow Mint?

The best sowing months for Mint are Mar–Apr, Jun–Nov. Check the monthly calendar on this page before sowing outside that window.

What size pot or grow bag does Mint need?

Mint works best in a container around 12L with at least 20 cm of soil depth and reliable drainage.

How many days does Mint take to harvest?

Mint usually reaches first harvest in about 40 days from sowing, with a harvest window of roughly 300 days.

What are common pests and diseases for Mint?

Watch for Aphids, Whitefly and Rust. Start checks early and improve airflow if leaves stay wet.