Catmint Catnep Seeds - 400 Seeds - True Catnip Nepeta Cataria Herb Cats Love It

Catmint / Catnip / Catnep / Nepeta Cataria   

Pack size: 400 seeds

Sow: February to April (or all year if grown indoors)

Harvest: All year round if growing indoors

Hardiness: Hardy Perennial

THE TRUE CATMINT: Nepeta cataria is a herbaceous perennial, which cats find completely irresistible. It is used in their toys to make them even more fun for them. Cats will demolish young plants unless protected.

CATS LOVE IT: The leaves have a fragrance of mint, greyish plant with whitish purple flowers. Aromatic herbal tea is made from the fresh or dried leaves and the leaves can also be added to cats toys. The leaves can be used in moderation to flavour salads. It can also be used to dye wool and textiles. 

HOW TO PLANT: Sprinkle seeds on surface on small trays of compost and lightly cover the seeds with a sprinkling of very fine compost, and place at a temperature of 15-20°C (do not exclude light). Alternatively sow direct outside after frosts have passed. Gradually harden off plants in a cold frame before planting out after risk of frost has passed. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle in to final positions ideally pots or containers.

TOP GROWING TIPS: Cat Mint thrives in most soil types, in sun or light shade, and usually forms large leafy clumps up to 1m tall and wide. You can pick mint’s young leaves and shoot tips from spring through to autumn. Grow in a sunny site in well drained soil. Said to keep mice and rats away. A tea induces sleep, bees love the flowers.

GO BACK TO YOUR ROOTS: Catnip is a great starter herb to grow. Planting veg, herbs and flowers is a wonderful way to spend time in your garden, cultivate mindfulness and appreciate the little things just like in years gone by. Working with the earth and growing things is immensely satisfying – teach your children or grandchildren this priceless skill of harvesting food in their own gardens, allotments, greenhouses, inside the home in pots or even in community gardens!

All of our seeds are fresh, packaged in the UK and are supplied in sealed packets with growing instructions.