Why Grow Catnip?
Like any herb, the fresh or home-dried plant is a luxury not to be missed. Catnip stalks are fairly easy to grow and can be harvested and dried when they are about a foot tall, providing a steady source of catnip throughout the winter. In some climates, catnip is hardy and maintains its leaves throughout the winter. Dry it and place it in toys as a Christmas gift for a favorite cat! Of course, homegrown catnip can also be organic and pesticide-free.
Like any herb, the fresh or home-dried plant is a luxury not to be missed. Catnip stalks are fairly easy to grow and can be harvested and dried when they are about a foot tall, providing a steady source of catnip throughout the winter. In some climates, catnip is hardy and maintains its leaves throughout the winter. Dry it and place it in toys as a Christmas gift for a favorite cat! Of course, homegrown catnip can also be organic and pesticide-free. document.getElementById(‘adsense_placeholder_2’).innerHTML = document.getElementById(‘adsense_ad_2_hidden’).innerHTML; Starting Catnip from Seed Growing catnip from seed can be quite simple. The tricky part is finding the right seed. Look for Nepeta cateria, the only catnip plant that will actually attract cats. Begin growing catnip seeds about two months before the last frost. Keep them moist, warm, and in full sun. As the spring goes on, gradually transfer the plants to the outdoors. Plant them in the garden when all danger of frost is pa
