Catnip Seeds (Organic) OPEN POLLINATED - ORGANIC
- Tall-growing heirloom perennial
- Easy to grow, indoors or out
- Favored by cats, Catnip is also used to flavor teas
Shipping Schedule
Seeds are shipped year-round, while perennials & bulbs are shipped seasonally. Pre-ordered bulbs ship at the proper planting time for your zone. Spring pre-orders are placed any time before March 1. Fall pre-orders are placed any time before September 1. These items will not ship immediately, but will be delivered at the ideal time for planting. Orders containing both seeds and bulbs may be split into multiple shipments. Click here for more shipping information.
| Pre-Ordered Spring Bulbs & Perennials | Shipping Begins |
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| Zones 9 - 12 | Late February to Early March |
| Zone 8 | Early to Mid March |
| Zone 7 | Mid to Late March |
| Zone 6 | Early April |
| Zone 5 | Late April |
| Zones 2 - 4 | Late April to Early May |
| In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted. | |
| Saffron Crocus & Bearded Iris | Shipping Begins |
| All Zones | Late August |
| Pre-Ordered Fall Bulbs | Shipping Begins |
| Zones 2 - 5 | Mid to Late September |
| Zone 6 | Late September |
| Zone 7 | Late September to Early October |
| Zones 8 - 12 | Early to Mid October |
| In-season orders ship immediately at the time of purchase to all zones until inventory is depleted. | |
| Pre-Ordered Fall Perennials* | Shipping Begins |
| All Zones | Mid October |
| *Amaryllis Bulbs, Hosta Roots, Lily Bulbs, Papaver Roots, Paperwhite Bulbs, Peony Roots & Siberian Iris Roots | |
Product Description
Grow Heirloom Catnip - Plant Catnip Seeds
Catnip - also called Catmint or True Catnip - is a perennial herb that is native to parts of Europe, Asia, and Africa. Plant catnip seeds inside or outdoors in full sun or partial shade. As the name implies, catnip is ideal for cats, but can also be used to flavor teas.
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Fast Facts
Name: Catnip Seeds (Organic) Botanical Name: Nepeta cataria Life Cycle: Perennial Light Requirement: Full Sun Planting Season: Spring Plant Type: Bush Features: Heirloom, Organic, Culinary, Medicinal, Outdoor, Indoor, Container Garden, Deer Resistant Days to Maturity: 80-90 Days Plant Spacing: 18-24 inches Planting Depth: 1/8 inch Sowing Method: Direct Sow, Start Indoors Cold Stratification: No Seeds per Packet: 400 mg Ships: Year Round -
Planting Instructions
How to Grow Catnip
When to Plant Catnip Seeds
Start seeds indoors near a sunny window 6 weeks before transplanting to the garden, after the danger of the last frost. Or sow directly into the garden if your area has a longer growing season, when the danger of frost has passed.
Where to Plant Catnip Seeds
Catnip performs best in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. This plant is drought tolerant and thrives in dry soils with a pH of about 6.6.
How to Plant Catnip Seeds
Add aged compost to the planting bed and turn it under. Make shallow furrows and cover seeds 1/8th of an inch with loose soil. Thin or transplant seedlings to 12 inches apart when they reach 2 inches tall. Keep plants full by pinching the growing stems and flowers buds when they appear. Be very careful when transplanting outdoors, as bruising the leaves will release the oils that attract felines. Water your plants only when the soil dries out. Cut catnip back to the ground in spring to improve growth and appearance.
How to Harvest Catnip
Harvest leaves by cutting the stems or shearing the flower spikes after the plant reaches 6 inches or taller. If harvesting for cats, wait until the plant blooms. The foliage will keep its scent best when air dried. You can easily propagate catnip by dividing an established plant.
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Seed Coverage
Amount Recommended Coverage Packet Up to 30 Sq. Ft Ounce Package Up to 250 Sq. Ft 1/4 Pound Package Up to 1,000 Sq. Ft 1 Pound Sack Up to 4,000 Sq. Ft 5 Pound Sack Up to 20,000 Sq. Ft
Product Reviews
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fast shipping and quality seeds
Arrived sooner than expected. The yield from these seeds is great. Would recommend to all my friends and family.
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Catnip patch
My cat is loving the catnip patch I planted for her and I'm loving that the plants are organic and safer for her to chomp on. High (100%?) rate of germination, plants are growing fast, she loves rolling in the plants I think out. We're both super happy with these seeds.
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