Ferry-Morse Catnip Seeds - Organic
- Safe for bees
- Grows best in full sun
- Good for pollinators
- 80-120 days to maturity
Find In StoreThe catnip herb is a member of the mint family that gets it's name because of it's particular attraction for cats! The herb every cat loves, the 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.
Growing Information- Non Neonic: 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)
- Characteristics: Attracts Bees, Butterflies, Moths and Pollinators, Pet Friendly
- Botanical Name: Nepeta Cataria
- 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
- Pelleted Seed Count: 200-300
- Fill Weight: 0.2 gram
- Landscape Use: Edible Garden
- Disease Resistance: Dry Soil/Poor Soil/Pollution Resistance
- Tolerance: Drought Tolerant
- Growing Seasons: Summer/Fall
- Harvest/Bloom Seasons: Summer/Fall
- Planting Depth: 0.5"
- Seed Spacing: 20"
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.
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