When to Harvest Mint You can harvest mint leaves at any point of the plant's life, but the optimal time is once the mint ...

For the best experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings. Mint is an aromatic perennial herb grown for its leaves. The leaves are used fresh or ...

Once the mint plants reach a height of about 6-8 inches, you can start harvesting the leaves. Pinch or snip off individual leaves or stems as needed, starting from the top of the plant.