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Catnip

$399 USD
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Catnip is not the most beautiful plant you can grow, but it’s quite useful. The small spikes of white speckled flowers attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the vegetable garden. And the same compound that sends cats flying to the moon also sends mosquitoes flying away. Also repels ants, aphids, cabbage moths, cabbage white butterfly, cabbage worms, potato beetles, cucumber beetles, flea beetles, Japanese beetles, mice, roaches, slugs, squash bugs, voles, and weevils, which makes it a great companion for just about everyone (except Parsley). Reseeds easily and can become invasive. Use the minty leaves to flavor tea, pasta, vegetables, soups, and sauces.

  • Mosquito repellent
  • Can be invasive
  • Grows 2'-3' tall
  • Good for containers
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    As a medicinal herb, Catnip has been used internally to treat anxiety, colds, cough, fever, insomnia, nervousness, restlessness, sore throat, and upset stomach, and externally to treat black eyes and other bruises.

    ⚠️ Medicinal properties are presented as information only, and are not a recommendation or prescription for use. Consult a medical professional before using any herb medicinally.

    SEED PLANTING TIPS

    • Botanical name: Nepeta cataria
    • Life cycle: Herbaceous perennial
    • Hardiness zones: 3-9
    • Planting season: Spring, fall
    • Days to maturity: 75-85 days; can begin harvesting when 6" tall
    • Depth to plant seeds: 1/4" deep
    • Days to germinate (sprout): 7-14 days
    • Germination soil temps: 60F-70F
    • Spacing between plants: 18"-24" apart
    • Spacing between rows: 24"-36" apart
    • # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 1 plant per 2 sq. ft.
    • Soil types: Sandy, loamy, silty, rocky, poor, rich, dry, moist, well-drained
    • Soil pH: 6.0-7.8
    • Sun needs: Full sun, part shade
    • Water needs: Low
    • Cold stratify: Yes
    • Frost tolerant: Yes
    • Heat tolerant: No
    • Drought tolerant: Yes
    • Deer resistant: Yes
    • Cat resistant: No
    • Culinary use: Yes
    • Medicinal use: Yes

    Good companion plants: Bean, Beet, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrot, Cauliflower, Collards, Cucumber, Eggplant, Fava Bean, Hyssop, Kale, Kohlrabi, Lavender, Lettuce, Mustard, Potato, Pumpkin, Radish, Rutabaga, Soybean, Strawberry, Squash, Tomato, Turnip, Zucchini

    More facts about Catnip:

    • Nepeta cataria. Perennial.
    • Classic aromatic scent that is proven to attract cats. They absolutely love to roll around in it.
    • Plant produces flavorful leaves that can be used in many culinary dishes and teas.
    • Said to have medicinal properties to relieve cold and flu symptoms.
    • Catnip is also a VERY effective mosquito repellent.
    • According to ScienceDaily.com, nepetalactone, the essential oil in catnip that gives the plant its characteristic odor, is about ten times more effective at repelling mosquitoes than DEET — the compound used in most commercial insect repellents.
    • Simply grow catnip near the backyard or patio of your house.

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    Score of 4.6 out of 5 stars
    Based on 16 reviews
    Published date
    2024-02-13
    Growing great so far
    Damon
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    2024-02-13
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    Published date
    2023-07-12
    Catnip Seeds
    Not good. Nothing came up.
    Elena S. 🇺🇸
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    Published date
    2022-12-06
    Good
    tina
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    2022-12-06
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    Published date
    2021-06-23
    Fast growing in hydroponic systems
    Easy to germinate. Fast growing in hydroponic system.
    RiMa 🇺🇸
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    2021-06-23
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    2020-07-17
    cat enjoys it, and I do too.
    Plants grew nice.
    Robert S. 🇺🇸
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    2020-07-17
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    2020-05-15
    Didn’t grow
    They didn’t end up growing at all. I carefully followed instructions, but still no growth.
    Amanda S. 🇺🇸
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    Published date
    2019-12-14
    Seeds are always excellent quality!
    Seeds are always excellent quality!
    Susan S. 🇺🇸
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    2019-12-14
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    2019-02-14
    Amazing for tea and for the cats next door
    I grew this herb last summer and it was amazing, strong and beautiful, relaxing in tea, and it smells so cool. It grew into a big, beautiful green bush. Everyone wanted try some for their tea, and I loved the extras I had out went for the cats next door. I always caught a few cats in the backyard pl...
    Lindsey R. 🇺🇸
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    2019-02-14
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    Published date
    2017-10-26
    Cats are going crazy
    Never new how easy and inexpensive it was to grow your own catnip. Seeds arrived fast, sprouted fast, and before I knew it I couldn't keep my cats out of the garden. Will never go back to store bought catnip...plus, it smells amazing!
    bre 🇺🇸
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    2017-10-26
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    Published date
    2017-02-15
    Fast starter, strong grower, even...pest resistant?
    I started some of these seeds indoors in a container for fun during the winter. They sprouted quickly and have grown really well considering the limited winter light. It's overflowing out of it's little container. Then, when spider mites came and ravaged six other herbs in the same window, this one ...
    Christine 🇺🇸
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    2017-02-15
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