{"id":21566,"date":"2021-06-17T11:09:35","date_gmt":"2021-06-17T15:09:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gardender.com\/?p=21566"},"modified":"2021-06-20T03:01:43","modified_gmt":"2021-06-20T07:01:43","slug":"catnip-planting-everything-about-when-how-to-plant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gardender.com\/catnip-planting-everything-about-when-how-to-plant\/","title":{"rendered":"Catnip Planting: Everything About When And How To Plant"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Catnip is not only popular with house cats. We reveal what you need to know about planting catnip in the garden or as a houseplant.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Catnip ( <em>Nepeta<\/em> ) is a real wonder herb. It has a very special effect on cats and people can use the fragrant plant as a medicinal herb or as a splash of color in the perennial bed. With a few tips and tricks, the catnip can also find its way into your garden. In this article, we&#8217;ll tell you everything you need to know about the right location, the best time to plant and how to plant catnip.<\/p>\n<p>The catnip is versatile: in the garden, it looks wonderful in the perennial bed. In the fragrance bed, it contributes to a wonderful scent in the garden with its special aroma in summer. In the house it can be kept as a houseplant, on the balcony it looks good in the balcony box and is a delight for the bees and insects in the city. Catnip was valued as a medicinal and aromatic plant as early as the Middle Ages and cat lovers are doing their furry flatmates a big favor by growing the special mint in their home. After purchasing your catnip, the next step is planting. However, so that you can enjoy your catnip for as long as possible, there are a few points that need to be considered when planting.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_plant_catnip\"><\/span>When to plant catnip<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-661e1f683ead7\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-661e1f683ead7\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/catnip-planting-everything-about-when-how-to-plant\/#When_to_plant_catnip\" title=\"When to plant catnip\">When to plant catnip<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/catnip-planting-everything-about-when-how-to-plant\/#The_right_location_for_catnip\" title=\"The right location for catnip\">The right location for catnip<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/catnip-planting-everything-about-when-how-to-plant\/#Plant_catnip_outside_in_the_garden\" title=\"Plant catnip outside in the garden\">Plant catnip outside in the garden<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/catnip-planting-everything-about-when-how-to-plant\/#Plant_catnip_as_a_houseplant_in_a_pot\" title=\"Plant catnip as a houseplant in a pot\">Plant catnip as a houseplant in a pot<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/catnip-planting-everything-about-when-how-to-plant\/#Care_for_catnip_after_planting\" title=\"Care for catnip after planting\">Care for catnip after planting<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>When to plant catnip depends on whether you sow your catnip yourself, split it, or plant the plant out as a store-bought pot.<\/p>\n<p>The ideal time to sow catnip is in spring, at the earliest in mid-March. You should have sown your catnip outdoors by the end of April, otherwise the likelihood that the mint will begin to bloom in the same year will decrease. Another way to multiply catnip yourself is through division. For this purpose, a perennial from the garden is divided with the spade and planted in a new location. The best time to do this is between April and June. If you have decided to buy pre-grown catnip in a pot, you can plant it out almost all year round. Only in the winter months should you not plant your catnip outside. The ideal time is between the end of April and mid-May.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\" \/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/18c57edec39cc63dceed18fc22fb844a.jpg\" alt=\"Catnip Planting: Everything About When &amp; How To Plant\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Summary planting time for catnip:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sow from mid-March to the end of April<\/li>\n<li>Division from April to June<\/li>\n<li>Plant potted crops from spring to autumn, ideally between late April and mid-May<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_right_location_for_catnip\"><\/span>The right location for catnip<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The catnip especially likes it sunny and bright. However, it does not feel comfortable in the shade. In general, one can make a rough distinction between the different types of catnip, namely between gray-leaved and green-leaved species. The gray-leaved catnip species usually prefer a dry, sandy location with as much sun as possible. The green-leaved catnip species like a fresh to moist location better, they usually also careless for a little more shade.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Catnip goes particularly well with roses ( <em>pink<\/em> ). But it also gets along well with other perennials. Larkspur ( <em>Delphinium<\/em> ) or Indian <em>nettle<\/em> (Monarda) are also good neighbors for your catnip.<\/p>\n<p>Catnip especially likes its soil to be loose and permeable. It should also be rich in nutrients &#8211; a sufficient supply of nitrogen is particularly important for catnip. The soils for the catnip can be sandy to loamy and should ideally have a pH value of 6.5. Catnip can deal with drought better than with conditions that are too humid. Waterlogging in particular can lead to an asphyxiation of the roots and rot &#8211; this must be avoided at all costs.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\" \/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/0f13b0e6d6e886b6ff5f79ddd12d6138.jpg\" alt=\"Catnip Planting: Everything About When &amp; How To Plant\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Catnip has an almost magical attraction for cats. You should be aware of that. So it&#8217;s best to choose a location for growing where cats are welcome.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Summary of the location and soil requirements of catnip:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Gray-leaved catnip: Dry, sunny, and sandy location<\/li>\n<li>Green-leaved species: Fresh to moist locations, sunny to partially shaded<\/li>\n<li>Loose and well-drained soil with a pH value of around 6.5<\/li>\n<li>Nutrient-rich soil that is sandy to loamy and not too moist<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plant_catnip_outside_in_the_garden\"><\/span>Plant catnip outside in the garden<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once the right location for the catnip has been found, it is time to plant. As a first step, put the catnip in a bucket with water so that the root ball can soak up well.<br \/>\nThe next step is to prepare the bed by loosening the soil well, removing stones, roots and weeds and incorporating nutrients. This can be done in the form of compost or organic slow-release fertilizer. You can also use a soil activator to loosen the soil and increase the humus content.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You might so like<\/strong>: <a class=\"yoast-link-suggestion__value\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/okra-plants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Okra Plants: How To Grow Ladies&#8217; Finger In The Garden<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Use a planting shovel to dig out planting holes at a distance of 30 centimeters from the next plant. If you want to achieve complete ground cover with several catnip plants, it is advisable to set a maximum of ten plants per square meter. The planting holes should only be as deep as the plant is in the pot. The top of the root ball should be just below the surface of the soil. Now the plant is placed in the planting hole. You should then fill the planting hole with the excavated material and water the catnip well.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\" \/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/abc52d62c289bde5054d8d45763aa734.jpg\" alt=\"Catnip Planting: Everything About When &amp; How To Plant\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Instructions for planting the catnip:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Place the plant in a bucket of water<\/li>\n<li>Loosen the soil well at the planting site and remove weeds<\/li>\n<li>Enrich the soil with compost or a fertilizer with long-term organic effects<\/li>\n<li>Dig the planting hole<\/li>\n<li>Plant spacing: 30 cm<\/li>\n<li>Insert the plant and fill the planting hole with excavated material<\/li>\n<li>Water well<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plant_catnip_as_a_houseplant_in_a_pot\"><\/span>Plant catnip as a houseplant in a pot<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you want to make your cat happy in the house, you can also plant catnip in a pot or tub as a houseplant. All you need is a sufficiently large planter that should have a drainage hole. Through the drainage hole and a saucer, you ensure that the irrigation water can run off properly and that no waterlogging occurs. A drainage layer in the pot is also important for this.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You might so like<\/strong>: <a class=\"yoast-link-suggestion__value\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/overwintering-basil\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Overwintering Basil: Instructions And Tips For Pots And Beds<\/a><\/p>\n<p>This can consist of pebbles or potsherds, for example, and helps the water to run off. For planting catnip in pots, for example, the peat-free Gardender organic herb and seed-soil is suitable. outstanding. You should also enrich the substrate with nutrients for the catnip in the pot. Our Gardender organic universal fertilizer with organic long-term effects is suitable for this purpose, as it supplies the catnip sufficiently and gently with the right nutrients. Now fill the pot one third with the substrate and place the catnip plant in the middle of it. Then the pot is filled with the substrate, the plant is watered and the excess water is removed from the saucer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Summary of planting catnip in a pot:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Select a sufficiently large planter with a drainage hole<\/li>\n<li>Create a drainage layer<\/li>\n<li>Enrich the substrate with a fertilizer with an organic long-term effect<\/li>\n<li>Fill one-third of the pot with substrate<\/li>\n<li>Place the plant in the middle of the pot<\/li>\n<li>Fill the pot with substrate<\/li>\n<li>Pour on and remove excess water<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\" \/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/cd7f566a01e9c9d997af5b509f69ef24.jpg\" alt=\"Catnip Planting: Everything About When &amp; How To Plant\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The catnip does not only look good as a houseplant, but also in a box on the balcony. It attracts bees with its many flowers and is a nice addition to your balcony garden.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Good neighbors for the catnip in the balcony box are, for example, oregano ( <em>Origanum<\/em> ), thyme ( <em>Thymus),<\/em> or lavender ( <em>Lavandula<\/em> ). However, all moisture-loving herbs such as parsley ( <em>Petroselinum<\/em> ), lovage ( <em>Levisticum<\/em> ), and chives ( <em>Allium<\/em> ) are unsuitable.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Care_for_catnip_after_planting\"><\/span>Care for catnip after planting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Even after planting, the catnip is dependent on your attention and care. This of course mainly includes watering, fertilizing, and cutting. Catnip should be watered regularly, especially in the pot. But don&#8217;t overdo it. After all, catnip copes much better with brief periods of drought than with persistent moisture. Therefore, always allow the surface of the soil or the substrate in the pot to dry well before watering again.<\/p>\n<p>A single fertilization in spring with nitrogen-rich fertilizer is enough for catnip for the whole year. Compost, horn shavings or fertilizers with organic long-term effects such as our Gardender organic universal fertilizer are suitable for this. Another care measure for the catnip is pruning. If you cut your catnip back to just above the ground immediately after flowering, you increase the chances of a second flowering in the same year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Catnip is not only popular with house cats. We reveal what you need to know about planting catnip in the garden or as a houseplant. Catnip ( Nepeta ) is a real wonder herb. 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