Mint Companion Planting Guide
tips for growing mint in your garden
Mint Enhances.
Mint, when planted nearby will help beets, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbages, cauliflower, chili and bell peppers, Chinese cabbage, eggplant, kale, kohlrabi, lettuce, salad burnet and squash. Planting mint near peas, cabbage or tomatoes will improve their health and flavor.
Mint is quick spreading. Take advantage of its vigorous growth habit by mulching your beet plants with mint clippings. (Unfortunately, our source did not provide a reason for why mint clippings will aid beets, but it seems like a great solution for excess mint and if it helps your beets - all the better.)
Mint is helped by.
Planting broccoli or brussels sprouts near mint will be beneficial to the growth of your mint plants.
Bad Companions for Mint.
Chamomile and parsley should not be planted near mint.
Mint attracts.
Mint will attract hoverflies and predatory wasps to your garden. Mint is also a favorite of earthworms.
Mint repels.
Mint repels ants, aphids, cabbage moth, fleas, flea beetles, and mice. Mints (including hyssop, sage and various balms) repel slugs, which will be truly appreciated by the lettuce and cabbage in your garden.