Category: Spices

In reality, indoor catnip doesn’t have the potency of catnip grown outdoors and it seems more reasonable to grow plants indoors only for a single growing season. If you want to repot a small catnip plant, increase the pot size to one size larger, use fresh potting soil, and be careful not to damage the […]

If your catnip is exhibiting foliage problems, malformed twigs and stems, and even entire stems that rot out of the soil, you may be facing a fungal disease. Too much shade, excess water, crowded plants, overhead watering and clay soils are some of the conditions that promote disease spread of any type. How do you […]

There are several types of catnip, each easy to grow, vigorous, and attractive. What is the most potent catnip? Fat Cat Zoom Around the Room Organic Catnip contains only the most potent parts of the catnip plant—the leaf and the flower. Finely ground, this organic catnip can be used in your cat’s favorite toy or […]

Furthermore, pinch back the stems on young plants to encourage bushier growth. And after the first frost in the fall, cut back mature plants to just a few inches from the soil. They will regenerate in the spring with fresh growth. How do you make catnip bushier? Regular pruning encourages bushier plants. After your catnip […]

Catnip tea, like other herbal teas, is made by introducing boiling water to the dried plant and steeping for a maximum of 10 minutes. Catnip tea was traditionally used as an herbal medicine for restlessness, nervousness and nervous disorders, coughs, asthma, gas, and diarrhea. Can you use cat catnip for tea? Catnip has long been […]

Both catnip and catmint attract bees and other beneficial insects. Catnip usually only blooms once each season, but when it does, it attracts bees and other nectar feeders. Do bees get high on catnip? We, in Fred’s Catnip Farm grow catnip for it’s well known qualities as an attractant to cats. But catnip is also […]

Catnip has long been thought to have medicinal properties. Its dried leaves and white flowers are traditionally used for this purpose. Both can be used to make tea, which is sometimes used to treat conditions like insomnia, anxiety, and headaches. In some cases, the roots of catnip can be used. How is catnip used medicinally? […]

Catnip: It does not just lure bees and wasps but also our feline friends. Flowering currant: During spring, this is one of the favorite plants of bees, butterflies, birds, and other pollinators. What are wasp most attracted to? Areas containing ready access to smaller, sustainable insects and spiders often appeal to wasps. Human food waste […]

A whiff of catnip can make mosquitoes buzz off, and now researchers know why. The active component of catnip (Nepeta cataria) repels insects by triggering a chemical receptor that spurs sensations such as pain or itch, researchers report March 4 in Current Biology. Will catnip keep mosquitoes away? Researchers report that nepetalactone, the essential oil […]

Compounds in catnip are at least as effective as DEET (and potentially up to 10x more effective) at repelling mosquitoes. Fresh, home-grown catnip can be vigorously rubbed between your hands then applied to your skin to provide ~30 minutes of mosquito-free time. Is catnip good for insect repellent? While catnip is a common herb that […]

Fairly easy to grow, It is now widely naturalized in northern Europe, New Zealand, and North America. Catnip grows outdoors in USDA growing hardiness zones 3 to 9 and makes great container plants for growing indoors, allowing you to extend its growing season to year-round. How long does catnip take to grow? Seeds sprout within […]

10-20 days. Catnip can also be direct sown in the fall where it is to grow. Bottom heat will speed germination. Ideal temperature for germination: 21-27°C (70-80°F). Seeds should sprout in 10-20 days. Is catnip easy to grow from seed? Growing Catnip from Seed. Like many other members of the mint family, catnip is fairly […]

Unfortunately, no. It has been noted in scientific literature that about 50-70 percent of cats show the positive response to catnip. Why? It appears to be genetically related. Can cat become immune to catnip? Catnip isn’t addictive; in fact, your feline friend can become virtually immune to catnip if constantly exposed to it. To keep […]

Not all dogs respond to catnip, but many do and it usually takes about 30 minutes to see a reaction. Doggijuana is a non-addictive catnip. There are no added ingredients that are harmful for your pet. What is Doggijuana made out of? It’s catnip! Catnip is a plant in the mint family that contains the […]

Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) What can I substitute for catnip? There are some alternatives–plants such as silver vine, honeysuckle, and valerian have all been used to satisfy the feline sense of smell. Surprisingly, silver vine is the most effective of these plants, as more cats respond to its smell than even catnip. What spices are cats […]

Nepeta cataria, commonly known as catnip, catswort, catwort, and catmint, is a species of the genus Nepeta in the family Lamiaceae, native to southern and eastern Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia, and parts of China. It is widely naturalized in northern Europe, New Zealand, and North America. What herb family is catnip in? Lamiaceaecatnip, […]

Catnip is an herb that has an animated effect on most cats. For cats that are sensitive to the plant, just a sniff will put them in a state of euphoria for around 10 minutes. Fresh or dried catnip can cause adult cats to behave like kittens — rolling on the floor and playing with […]

Catnip plants grow quickly and will readily replace what you remove. However, they are more likely to regrow stems than single leaves, so to harvest, cut off entire stems close to the base of the plant. Then you can remove individual leaves and allow them out to dry on a screen or drying tray. What […]

The answer is no. However, while catnip will not harm your cat, it can cause an upset stomach if too much is ingested at once. It may be beneficial to start with small amounts to see how your cat will respond. What part of catnip plant Do cats eat? Catnip Is a Perennial Plant The […]

Catnip (Nepeta cataria) contains nepetalactone, a chemical that attracts many cats, including tigers and other wild felines. Cats typically react by rolling or chewing on the leaves, or by rubbing against the plant. They may even get a little crazy if you have traces of catnip on your shoes. Can you attract cats with catnip? […]