Catmint (Nepeta cataria)

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Perennial plant native to the Mediterranean basin (probably Egypt), naturalized throughout Europe, the Middle East and America.;If its name evokes the cat, it is because the plant provokes a remarkable reaction in several felines which is characterized by a euphoric state accompanied by great excitement your animal will roll around, sniff and do funny things.;In humans, catnip is used more to calm restlessness and pain. It should also be mentioned that before the British Empire discovered tea in its Chinese colonies, catnip infusion was a very popular drink among Her Majesty's subjects. our farm. These seeds come from Jardin Vie-La-Joie. (Germination is slow and sporadic, so sow more than you need, in order to get enough seedlings)Scarification significantly increases the germination rate Gently rub catnip seeds between 2 (fine) sand papers without pressing hard as this may damage the seeds.

MAINTENANCE AND OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
This plant requires stratification! For more information, visit our stratification guide in our "Blog" menu.

Germination is slow and sporadic. So be patient, and sow more than you need, in order to get enough seedlings. Removing dried flowers will encourage new flowering. Scarification significantly increases the germination rate Gently rub the catnip seeds between 2 sandpapers (fine) without pressing hard as this could damage the seeds.


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  • Characteristic
    • Aromatic
  • Quantity
    • Envelope of about 150 seeds
  • Plant type
    • Perennial
  • Family
    • Lamiaceae
  • Color
  • Plantation
    • In the garden after the risk of frost
  • Sowing
    • In spring
  • Row spacing
    • 60 cm
  • Germination
    • 15 to 20 days
  • Plant spacing
    • 30 cm
  • Depth
    • 2 mm
  • Exposure
    • Full sun
  • Watering
    • Low water requirement
  • Soil
    • Sandy
  • Shape
    • Bushy
  • Width
    • 50 cm to 60 cm
  • Height
    • 50 cm to 60 cm
  • Rusticity
    • Zone 3

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Characteristic: Aromatic
Quantity: Envelope of about 150 seeds
Plant type: Perennial
Family: Lamiaceae
Color: Green
Plantation: In the garden after the risk of frost
Sowing: In spring
Row spacing: 60 cm
Germination: 15 to 20 days
Plant spacing: 30 cm
Depth: 2 mm
Exposure: Full sun
Watering: Low water requirement
Soil: Sandy
Shape: Bushy
Width: 50 cm to 60 cm
Height: 50 cm to 60 cm
Rusticity: Zone 3