In France Nepeta was used to make tea prior to the arrival of Chinese teas. Nowadays, the most well-known use of catnip is as an attractant for cats. Our furry friends are drawn to – it has strong behavioural effects across the cat family.
Appearance: Green like leaves
Latin Name: Nepeta cataria
Name: Catnip Nepeta
Variety: Herb
Quantity: 300 seeds
Plant size: Height 60cm, width 20cm
Container size: Height 30cm, width 30cm
Sowing: Indoor not required, Outdoors February-March
Timing: Germination 7-15 days, harvesting 40-60 days
Spacing: When sowing 1-3cm, when thinning 3-5cm
Growing: Full sun to partial shade, regular watering, but not overdone, well-drained, light and poor soil, addition fertilizer is not necessary
Caring: Mice and rats hate catnip
Supporting: Attracts bees and butterflies
Pests: Repels ants, aphids, beetles, cockroaches
Harvesting: Harvest the catnip leaves any time during the growing season. The oils enhance when the plant is in flower
Medicinal: It’s believed when chewed, catnip root can make a person fierce
Eating: Young catnip leaves are edible when raw. They have an aromatic, mint-like flavour and can be eaten in cold dishes. The fresh young shoots are good in spring salads or rubbed into meat
Companion plant: Mint, lemon balm, onions, garlic, chives, chamomile
All seeds come in robust packaging with seeding/growing instructions.
