Additional information
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QUICK STATS
Number of seeds: ±500
Difficulty: Easy
Type: Heirloom / Open pollinated
Lifecycle:Perennial
Number of seeds: ±500
Difficulty: Easy
Type: Heirloom / Open pollinated
Lifecycle:Perennial
Mint – Catnip (catmint)
3.99$
Nepeta cataria. Also known as catmint because most felines are fond of it, catnip produces green foliage and spikes of edible white and pink flowers. Use like other mint varieties, as an infusion or in savory or sweet recipes. Perennial in zones 4 to 9. Protect the plants if you want kitty cat to leave you some leaves for your tea!
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Growing tips
Germination conditions:
- depth of sowing: above ground (press seeds lightly into the soil, but do not cover them)
- optimal temperature for germination: 18 to 22ºC
- time for germination: 14 to 21 days
When to sow:
- sow indoors 8 to 10 weeks before the last date in your area OR
- direct sowing after any risk of frost in spring or early fall
Sowing technique: in pocket
Within the same hole, sow 3 to 5 seeds spaced 1 to 2 cm apart; when the seeds have germinated and the seedlings have reached a height of 5 cm, keep all the plants if space is available or keep only the best plants.
- for indoor seedlings: transplant into individual containers while waiting for transplanting in the garden OR
- for direct seedlings: transplant to their final location in the garden
Transplanting outdoors (for seedlings started indoors):
- When all risk of frost is removed
Distance in the garden:
- between plants: 30 cm
- between rows: 45 cm
Height of the plants: 60 cm
Soil: rich and well drained
Exposure: full sun and light shade
Days to harvest: 75 to 90 days
