• Catnip (Organic) High Mowing Seeds
  • Catnip (Organic) High Mowing Seeds
  • Catnip (Organic) High Mowing Seeds
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Catnip Seeds (Organic)

Feline favorite, herbal charm.

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Description

Catnip is a fragrant and versatile herb that is beloved by cats and gardeners alike. Known for its soft, heart-shaped leaves and delicate lavender flowers, the catnip plant is a charming addition to any herb garden. While its aromatic oils are irresistible to felines, this hardy plant also offers culinary and traditional herbal uses for humans, making it a multi-functional choice for gardeners. Growing catnip plant seeds is a straightforward and rewarding experience. Thriving in full sun or partial shade, catnip prefers well-draining soil and is tolerant of a variety of growing conditions.

Variety Details

  • Plant type: Perennial
  • Growth habit: Bush
  • Crop category: Vegetable
  • Kitchen profile: Catnip is a fragrant and versatile herb that is beloved by cats and gardeners alike.
  • Recorded feature: Container Compatible
  • Product format: Seed packet

Sowing & Growing

  • Soil Temperature: 60-75°F
  • Planting Depth: 1/4 inch
  • Germination: 7-14 Days
  • Height At Maturity: 18-36 inches
  • Days To Maturity: 70-90 Days
  • Sun/Shade: Full Sun to Partial Shade
  • Spacing After Thinning: 12-18 inches

Use the product-specific sowing figures for Catnip as the starting point, then adjust timing to local soil temperature and frost conditions. Prepare the bed before planting, preserve the recorded spacing, and evaluate moisture at root depth instead of following a universal calendar. Watch development as the stated maturity window approaches and harvest at the size, texture, or color preferred for the crop. Label the row with the sowing date so actual performance can inform future plantings.

Before sowing Catnip, review the packet alongside the current product details and note any range in temperature, germination, or maturity. Ranges reflect biological and seasonal variation rather than a fixed promise. Label each planting with its date and location, then compare emergence, growth, and harvest with local weather. This record is useful for succession plantings and for deciding whether the crop fits better into an earlier or later seasonal window.

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Shipping Information

Ships from Northern CA.

Shipping Weight: 0.02 lb

Dimensions: 4.5"L x 3.25"W x 0.1"H

Features

  • Attracts Bees/Butterflies
  • Attracts Hummingbirds
  • Container Compatible
  • Does Not Require Support
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Edible Flower
  • Fragrant
  • Good for Drying
  • Open-Pollinated
  • Plant Spreads
  • Requires Summer Water
  • Useful for Ornamental

Characteristics

Organic Status: Certified Organic Product
USDA Growing Zone: 4 - 9
Growth Habit : Bush
Life Cycle : Perennial
Plant Usage : Attracts Bees/Butterflies
Plant Usage : Attracts Birds
Plant Usage : Culinary Herb
Plant Usage : Ornamental
Planting Time : Spring
Seed Unit Sizes : Seed Pack
Soil pH : 6.1 - 6.5
Soil pH : 6.6 - 7.0
Soil pH : 7.1 - 7.5
Starting Location : Direct Sow
Starting Location : Start Indoors & Transplant
Sun Requirements : Full Sun/Part Sun
Useful Plant Part : Flower
Useful Plant Part : Leaves
Organic Certifier: USDA

Planting & Care

Planting: To Start Indoors: In spring, 6 weeks before the last expected frost, sow seeds 1" apart in a container of seed starting mix. Cover lightly, keep warm and moist, and provide a strong light source until seedlings are ready to plant out. Feed every 2 weeks with a half-strength fertilizer. Once seedlings are well-established, transplant 2 - 3" apart into deeper containers so root systems have room to develop. When 3 - 4" tall, acclimate to outdoor conditions and plant in full sun 12" apart. To Start Outdoors: Plant in full sun in ordinary garden soil in spring when weather is settled and night temperatures are in the 50s. Sow seeds in well-worked soil 1/4" deep and 4" apart. Keep evenly moist while waiting for seedlings to emerge. Thin seedlings to 12" apart.

Growing: Catmint grows into rounded 12 - 18" mounds that spread as wide as plants are tall. Once first flush of flowers ends, cut back to about 6" and plants will quickly come back into bloom. Many cats enjoy frolicking around Catmint's pungent branches and plants are sturdy enough to handle their affectionate advances. Plant drifts of this pretty herbal ground cover in any sunny spot.

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