How difficult is it to grow a peppermint plant in So. Cal?

Maria
by Maria
  6 answers
  • Ddu10042188 Ddu10042188 on Apr 09, 2018

    Not difficult at all. My family use to work the peppermint fields in Oregon. I have traveled all over the world and we grew it in several places. They are annual and can be planted among your flowers in flowerbeds, or in pots, or fields. They love the sun.

    • Maria Maria on Apr 11, 2018

      Thank you. I was hoping it would be simple to care for. I get the sun all day long. Can I plant it now in the spring? I live within Los Angeles County.

  • Charlie Cote Charlie Cote on Apr 09, 2018

    Shouldn't be hard, they grow like a weed. I live in Fl an plant Chocolate Mint plant, tastes just like peppermint patties! I grow it in containers, along with, basil, dill, rosemary and thyme....sounds like a song I know😋

    • Maria Maria on Apr 11, 2018

      I know the song well.  But you forgot the sage. I currently have chocolate sage, mint and rosemary. But I just started so I’m in the baby stage. Thank you for your help.

  • Arlys Koushakjian Arlys Koushakjian on Apr 10, 2018

    there are different kinds but they all grow like weeds so put in a place and surround it so the roots cant go on. I leave it in pots and put in the pot in the grown or keep them separated using a large oval container. At one point they took over my Veg garden.. AT my new House it is separated, they love water. I live in Florida and we do have period of drought, so need to look out for that, They are great in drinks too.

  • Ddu10042188 Ddu10042188 on Apr 12, 2018

    as long as the frost days are over.