Catnip
Product Info
Catnip is a hardy perennial plant that grows 3 to 4 feet tall. Use the small, heart-shaped leaves in fresh salads, and the purple flowers as a garnish. Keep plant sheared back to keep in check. Dried leaves can be used for an herbal tea or for your cat.
Harvest leaves and flowers late summer. Cut the stems a few inches from the soil after the plant begins to bloom. Place the stems on a screen in a cool, well-ventilated area to dry. This can take from a few days to several weeks depending on the moisture content of the herb. Test for dryness by crushing a leaf between your thumb and finger. It should have a crispy, crackly sound and feel. If in doubt about how dry it is, preheat oven to the lowest setting, turn off and put the herbs in the oven on a cookie sheet for 5 minutes or so. When dry, strip the flowers and leaves from the stems and crush. Store in an airtight container (away from your feline friends!)
| Water: | Average |
| Mature: | 60 days |
| Planting and Growing Tips: | Plant when danger of frost has passed. Catnip is a perennial. Shearing plant will keep it to a manageable size. If cats invade your patch, you may need to fence it off for its own protection. |
| Light: | Sun/Shade |
| Spacing: | 2'-3' apart |
| Soil pH: | 6.5-7.0 |
| Fertilizer: | 5-10-5 at recommended rate when planted. Additional feedings are usually not needed. |
NOTICE: Please note not all plants are available all the time. The color and size can vary from photographs.
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