HR39 CATNIP SEEDSNepeta cataria
Catnip is an easy to grow, highly ornamental herb with fragrant gray-green leaves and clusters of lavender or white flowers at branch ends in late spring and early summer. Fresh or dried, leaves can be used to make soothing teas for upset stomaches, nervous headaches or colds. Of course cats find it beyond compare and will appreciate having some of this fresh herb added to their meals. Attracts bees. A 2-3 foot perennial. Packet is 1 gram, about 1,600 seeds.



How to Plant CATNIP Seeds
Soak seed in water overnight prior to sowing. Then sow in cell packs or flats, press into soil and lightly cover. Kept at 60 degees F., germination is erratic over a period of 14-40 days. Can be direct sown into prepared seed beds when a light frost is still possible. Thin to 12-18 inches apart.
