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Catnip (250+ seeds)

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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 days

Detailed 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.

HARVESTING

Harvest 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.

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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Catnip (250+ seeds)	April 4, 2013
Reviewer: Reginald Hartson from Athens, TN United States

I very satified with the seeds I get from Patriot Supply. I like the resealable packets plus the little resealable plastic bag that hold the actual seeds. I ordered before noon and called to talk to them and my order was all ready shipped. Got my order on the second day after placing my order.

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Catnip	December 18, 2012
Reviewer: Anonymous Person from Raleigh, NC United States

nice package

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Excellent Product	October 22, 2012
Reviewer: William Hanna from Grove City, OH United States

Thank you so much for the delivery of this product. It is fantastic and I look forward to using it. I will continue to conduct business with your company because of the quality of the products and description that matches the product as advertised.

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Catnip	February 13, 2012
Reviewer: Rose Rohal from Tippecanoe, OH United States

We have 30 cats that were dropped off at my business in Summit County and now people drop them off at my farm. I try to spay and neuter them and it is expensive;. The cats will love the fresh catnip.

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