Kitchen HerbsHow to Grow Mint Indoors
A vigorous digestive and breath-freshening herb that is nearly impossible to kill.
Difficulty: BeginnerReady in 3–4 wksLight: Tolerates lower lightYou'll need: Its own pot (it spreads)
How to grow it
- Start from a cutting or small plant — seed is slow and fussy.
- Plant it in its own container; mint's roots crowd out anything sharing a pot.
- Keep the soil lightly moist and give it a few hours of light.
- Pinch the tops often to keep it bushy and stop it from getting leggy.
Common mistakes
- Planting it with other herbs — it takes over
- Letting it dry out completely
Pro tip
Harder to kill than to grow — when in doubt, trim it back and it bounces right back.
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