Nepeta cataria
Nepeta cataria
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The herb every cat loves, our catnip plant seeds should germinate for you in 8–12 days under the right growing conditions.
For bushier catnip plants, pinch the tops of their shoots when buds appear.
It can also be grown for bee forage. Young leaves and shoots impart a lemony-mint flavor to everyday cooking and catnip tea. Harvest catnip that's flavorful and sure to please your feline friends.
Sku: 0814
Common Name: Catnip
Botanical Name: Nepeta cataria
Full Sun
5 -15 Days
80 - 120 Days
12"+
25 - 35"
Moist (2 in / week)
Characteristics: Attracts Bees, Butterflies, Moths, and Pollinators | Pet Friendly
Fill Weight (grams): 0.2
Approximate Seed Count: 200 - 300
Flavor: Lemony-mint
Preparation Ideas: Use catnip leaves in your tea and cats won't be the only ones who can't resist this herb!
Plant Type: Herb
Plant Lifecycle: Perennial
Landscape Use: Edible Garden
Growth Type: Full Sun
Resistance: Dry Soil|Poor Soil|Pollution
Tolerance: Drought
Growing Season(s): Spring|Summer|Fall
Harvest/Bloom Season(s): Summer|Fall
Package Dimensions: 3.25 x 4.5"
Sow directly in the garen in full sun in ordinary well-drained soil. Thin plants to 20 inches apart when they are 2 inches tall. Pinch back the tops of the shoots for bushy plants when the buds appear.
Planting Depth: 0.5"
Seed Spacing: 20"
Nutrient Care Instructions: Apply SUPERthrive once per week. Soak in solution of 1/4 tsp per gal for 15 min. or longer depending on size and type.
Harvest by cutting off the top leaves and flowers when the flowers begin to open in early summer. Expect 2 harvests in a normal year.
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