Organic Catnip Seeds – Nepeta cataria

This amazingly versatile perennial is a favorite among gardeners, herbalists and cats alike. Known to invite in benef icial insects while keeping pests away. Although a member of the mint family, this plant does not have the same spreading tendencies. Known to be fragrant, drought tolerant and deer resistant, this coarse-toothed plant grows as a low bush. Known for its medicinal, culinary and cat attractant properties. Cats tend to enjoy it more, in its dried state. Non-GMO Seed Count : 100

Catnip Seeds (Nepeta cataria), Organic

Organic catnip seeds, Nepeta cataria. Also known as catmint. Hardiness zones 3 to 9. It likes full sun or part shade. It will grow in dry or rocky soil. Space plants 1 1/2 – 2 feet apart. Very hardy plants and return each year (Perennial). Lightly scarify seeds between sandpaper and plant them outdoors in the fall or indoors in pots 8 to 10 weeks before planting them outdoors. Press the seed on top of moist soil and keep moist and in light until germination which is anywhere between 14 days to 21 days. They have spotty germination in which some will germinate now and some will germinate months later, so plant a few extra seeds. 50 seeds per pkt.

Catnip Seeds Heirloom Nepeta Cataria Packed for 2024 Grown Organically 1000 Seed

1000mg Approx. 1000 Catnip seeds.The most intense catnip experience starts with the nose—one whiff of the stuff and your cat promptly goes nuts. Researchers suspect that catnip targets feline “happy” receptors in the brain. When eaten, however, catnip tends to have the opposite effect and your cat mellows out.Catnip is great for outdoor cats, but can be especially medicinal for indoor (and indoor mostly) cats. When cats are outdoors they come across a multitude of pheromones left behind by other cats, animals, and plants. These pheromones are received by the cats and your furry friend craves these pheromones; for them it’s a secret language. In short the reaction to catnip for your cat can help them experience natural processes that has many benefits to your furry friends such as:Catnip may help relieve stress as well as Encouraging playtime and making playtime more energetic Training your cat not to scratch except on the allowed scratching post/scratcher by sprinkling catnip on the scratcher will draw them there and they will soon consider that the ONLY place to scratchCatnip can help in calming your cat for new situations, people or animals being introduced in their lives making transitions easier for your furry buddiesImproving bath time by adding strong catnip tea to your cats bath can calm them down and make bath time less stressful as well as soothe skin and hairCatnip is medicinal. catnip has been used for hundreds of years to treat minor medical conditions such as scrapes, bruises, and arthritis in humans and animals. If you search the internet you can find a multitude of medicinal applications for catnip Sleep issues can be improved by using catnip for you and your furry friends. Provide your cat with a small bowl of dried catnip or a catnip treat before bedtime (adding dried catnip to tea for humans) to help them doze off fasterCatnip Can Repel Mosquitos. If you and your cat play on the patio or deck, you can arrange pots of fresh catnip around the perimeter to reduce the mosquito population. A few one- or two-gallon pots, potting soil, and healthy catnip seedlings are all you need to set up an effective mosquito barrier.Most cats react to catnip by rolling, flipping, rubbing, and eventually zoning out. They may meow or growl at the same time. Other cats become hyperactive or downright aggressive, especially if you approach them.Usually these sessions last about 5-10 minutes, after which your cat loses interest. It may take as long as two hours for them to “reset” and become susceptible to catnip again. Be mindful of overindulgence though—cats are unlikely to overdose on catnip, but they can get sick if they eat too much. Trust your kitty to know when they’ve had enough.Catnip isn’t just for cats! It’s been grown in medicinal gardens for centuries for its sedative effect on humans. Made into a tea, catnip has calming properties similar to chamomile. Concentrated nepetalactone also makes for a powerful mosquito repellent. The only hitch is that it lasts just a few hours, which is not a problem if you have some growing; Just rub more catnip on yourself and the mosquito’s will be repelled for a few more hours! You will receive instructions for starting and growing your Catnip Seeds along with a few *Pro Tip* on how to grow catnip through the season (excludes areas that experience prolonged hard freeze conditions). Check with your local Ag extension for cultivation specifics in your location. These non-GMO catnip seeds were produced with organic growing methods and are Heirloom and open pollinated. Shipped without tracking. Please message me if you require tracking for an addition fee. CatnipCatnipCatnipCatnipCatnipCatnipCatnipNepeta catariaNepeta catariaNepeta catariaNepeta catariaNepeta catariaCat EbayCat EbayCat EbayCat EbayCat EbayCat EbayCat EbayCat EbayCat Ebay