Days To Germinate: 8-16
Planting Depth:  1/8 - 1/4 inch
Spacing, Row:  18-24 inches
Spacing, Plant:  12 inches
Light:  Sunny Location

SOWING:  For early harvest, start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before planting outdoors. May be seeded directly outdoors after all danger of frost has passed in a sunny location with well-drained soil.  Cover seeds with 1/8 to 1/4inch of fine soil.

SPACING: If planted in rows space rows 18 to 24 inches apart.

THINNING AND TRANSPLANTING: When seedlings are about 2 inches tall, thin or transplant to about 12 inches apart.

HARVEST:  Harvest leaves continuously to encourage new growth.  Cut tops of plants and dry in well ventilated place.  Store dried leaves in airtight containers.  (Use the heart shaped leaves fresh or dried for teas. Use fresh leaves in salads. Flowers are used to make dyes.)

SUGGESTIONS:  Cats love fresh or dried leaves. Don't plant in areas where cats will be a nuisance. Plants are very easy to grow and do not require much care.

Catnip Mint
Nepeta cataria

Perennial-Permanent Plant. Catnip is a member of the mint family. Foliage is greenish-gray with small blue flowers. A continuous summer bloomer. New stems grow each year from perennial roots. Mint-like fragrance. Cats love this herb. Catnip is a member of the mint family. It has silvery greenish-gray leaves and fragrant lavender blue flowers. It also attracts bees and birds. Does very well in dry, poor soil areas. Upright plants grow 2-3 feet high. Tasty treat for cats or humans. Use the heart shaped leaves fresh or dried for teas, and as a stimulant for cats. Use fresh leaves in salads. Flowers are used to make dyes. Plants are very easy to grow and do not require much care.