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This self sowing annual is good host for beneficial insects and keeps mosquitoes at bay in our gardens. It makes a good insect repellent.
Catnip is a vigorous growing mint loved by cats. It is brewed into a tea
to treat colds, headaches, flu, and fever. Tea also has a relaxing
effect on children. Plants grow up to 36” tall. Grayish green leaves
have a strong mint-like flavor and may be harvested 75 to 85 days after
sowing.
Dried, it is used as a stimulant for cats as well as an excellent tea to help you sleep. Average: 80 daysDetailed planting instructions:
Plant catnip in a place where your cats can rub and roll in it without
hurting adjacent plants. Some cats like catnip so much that they lie on
it, roll on it, and chew it to the point of destruction. If you find
that to be the case, place some 1- to 2-foot-long bamboo sticks or thin
dowels every 2 to 3 inches within the canopy of the plant to make it
impossible for a cat to lie on top of the plant.
Catnip grows as a loosely branching, low perennial. In a
flowerbed, you can plant catnip in front of purple coneflower, which
blooms about the same time. The plant bears tiny, white blooms that are
not very showy. You can also grow it in containers.
For indoor cats, grow several pots outside to rotate to
the indoors. Plants need a lot of light, so you’ll need to move them
back out every couple of weeks and bring in a new one.
Also consider planting catnip in the vegetable garden as
a way to attract your cat, who can help keep down rodents in the
garden.
HARVESTINGHarvest leaves by cutting the stems anytime during the growing season. The foliage keeps its scent best when air dried.
SAVING SEEDS
Seeds are ready to harvest
when the blooms begin to turn brown and dry. When the heads are
completely dry, gently crush the heads between your hands and then
carefully winnow away the chaff.
- USDA Zone Range: 3-9
- pH level: 6.4
- Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
- Seed spacing: 18"
- Planting depth: 1/2"
- Row spacing: 24"
- Germination time: 7-10 days
- Maturity range: 70-80 days
- Average height: 12-36"
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Features
- Comes in E-Z Lock resealable, reusable triple-layered foil packets
- Seeds are open pollinated and can be grown, harvested, and replanted endlessly
- Dried & sealed airtight for long-term storage
- Nutritional value: Contains iron, potassium, selenium, and manganese.
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