Catnip Organic Seeds

Nepeta cataria

$3.49

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Catnip Organic Seeds

Nepeta cataria

$3.49

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Product Information

The catnip herb is a member of the mint family that gets its name because of its particular attraction for cats!

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. It's easy to grow and maintain, with harvesting just 8–12 days away. Plus, enjoy the bonus of bee forage and natural kitchen flavorings.

Sku: 0814

Vendor: Ferry-Morse

Common Name: Catnip

Growing Information

Safe
for Bees

Good For Pollinators

Grows
Best In:

Full Sun

Days to
Germination:

5 -15 Days

Days to
Maturity:

80 - 120 Days

Best
Container Size:

12"+

Growing Height:

25 - 72"

Water
Needs:

Moist (2 in / week)

Key Features

Characteristics: Attracts Bees, Butterflies, Moths, and Pollinators, Pet Friendly

Botanical Name: Nepeta cataria

Fill Weight (grams): 0.2

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

Approximate Seed Count: 200 - 300

Landscape Use: Edible Garden

Disease Resistance: Dry Soil|Poor Soil|Pollution Resistance

Tolerance: Drought Tolerant

Growing Season(s): Summer|Fall

Harvest/Bloom Season(s): Summer|Fall

Package Dimensions: 3.25 x 4.5"

Shipping

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Instructions

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.

Suggestions

Harvest catnip by cutting off the top leaves and flowers when the flowers begin to open in early summer. Expect 2 harvests in a normal year.