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Catnip
Catnip works its magic by producing Nepetalactone, the chemical that excites our feline friends. Some cat owners report a stimulating effect on their pets, while others report relaxation. Nepetalactone is also a potent insect repellent.
Category
Days to Sprout
Taste It for
Temprature
Germination
Pollination
Prunning
Plant Health
Support
Harvest
Herbs
10-14
8-10 weeks
Prefers cooler temperatures (60-70°F).
Remove leaves with brown spots if they appear. Check the roots monthly and trim any that are brown or extending past the yPod.
Harvesting frequently helps prolong the plant’s life. Pinch off individual leaves, or use clean shears to cut stems above growth nodes. Find growth nodes just above the two largest leaves on a stem. You should see another, small set of leaves or knobs (nodes) growing between the stem and larger set of leaves. Cut the stem 1/4-1/2″ above the nodes and watch the small leaves grow large!
Origin
Catnip is an herb in the mint family native to Europe, Asia, and Africa. Its Latin name, Nepeta cataria, is derived from Neptic, the ancient Etrurian city where people first cultivated it. People have long used Catnip in medicinal teas, even before large importations of Chinese tea made its way across Europe in the early 1600s.
Qualities
Catnip works its magic by producing Nepetalactone, the chemical that excites our feline friends. Some cat owners report a stimulating effect on their pets, while others report relaxation. Nepetalactone is also a potent insect repellent.