If you buy catnip seeds you can grow your own catnip, which will be far superior to catnip bought in stores. Growing your own catnip will provide your kitty with the freshest possible product. It can be grown inside or outside. You can
buy catnip seeds at lawn and garden stores. Catnip is a vigorous growing plant that is easy even for a beginner.
The best growth is seen from well-drained soil. Full sunlight is also helpful in producing the most potent product. You may grow your catnip in partial shade but larger plants will result with full sun. Catnip can be grown outside by starting seed growth indoors before the last frost.
Indoor grown plants can be planted anytime. Be certain to place your pots near a sunny window. Nursery potting soil can be used to start seeds inside. A neutral pH soil is best. Put enough soil in the pot to come within 1/4" of the top. Use a little water to wet the soil. Make a small hole in the soil for the seeds. Place a few seeds in the hole. Cover the seeds with some soil.
After the first frost you can buy catnip seeds and plant them directly in your garden. You should know that any stray cats nearby would start chewing on the plants right away. They can actually ruin your plants. Sometimes it is best to plant your seeds in pots, which can be protected from the cats.
Here are some growing tips. Watering every two weeks will be necessary if there is no rain. At the end of summer place some mulch around the base of your plants to prevent winter damage. Apply a water-soluble fertilizer every two weeks during the blooming season. As flowers begin to appear you may stop fertilizing.
Remove any faded blooms from time to time. As your plants begin to produce in the spring cut some of the leaves and stems and dry them in a cool place. Drying will require two or three weeks. Use a closed container to store the dried leaves.
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