Catnip

Catnip is an easy to grow perennial plant loved by our feline companions. A great beneficial insect and bird attractor. Seeds are certified organic.

Size: Packet: 200 seeds (0.15 gram), OG

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Catnip (also referred to as catmint, catnip, catwort or field balm; in any case the species is Nepeta cataria) is so well-known and loved because of the energetic and at times unpredictable effects it has upon our feline companions. This mint family perennial is native to Europe, Africa and Asia. It’s easy to start from seed and propagate through mature root divisions - of course, if you can keep it away from your kitties during the establishment phase. Folk history suggests that catnip grown from seed will be less disturbed by cats than root/foliage transplants. Most of the plant’s volatile oils affect cats.

Seeds are certified organic.

Common Name:
Catnip
Scientific Name:
Nepeta cataria
Plant Lifespan:
Perennial
Cold Hardiness (F):
Zone 9b (25 to 30)
Light Requirements:
Full Sun (min. 6 hours a day)
Seed In:
Late Winter (Feb 21 - Mar 20), Early Spring (Mar 21 - Apr 20), Mid Spring (Apr 21 - May 20), Late Spring (May 21 - Jun 20), Early Summer (Jun 21 - Jul 20), Mid Summer (Jul 21 - Aug 20), and Late Summer (Aug 21 - Sep 21)
Seeding Depth:
1/16 in.
Days to Sprout:
7-14
Optimal Soil Temperature (F):
60-70
Plant Spacing:
2-3 ft.
Plant Height:
3 ft.
Average Days from Seed to Harvest:
60-80
Meet Your Growers

This variety is produced by six small farms in our grower network. Seed lots are listed by farm on every packet.

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Chickadee Farm

Sebastian Aguilar and Kelly Gelino · McMinnville, Oregon
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Ivan's Meadow

Quin Shakra · Ojai, California

Neon was the first flower planted on the farm and among the first varieties Plant Good Seed released.

"Ivan's Meadow is me and my feline friend Ivan's adventures with plants in place. Operating on Kitty Standard Time."
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