How do I plant Catnip? I am starting with seed.?

Question

I have 3 cats and thought they might enjoy some toys made with catnip. I bought seed but have found no answers as to how to start the seed.
Do I start it indoors and then transplant outside, or direct sow?
And how much light does the plant need to thrive: full sun, part sun, or shade?

Answer 1

Seeds should be sown 1/8 inch deep and covered with fine soil. Press your catnip seeds down. If you grow your seeds indoors, they should germinate in 10-20 days. If you grow them outdoors, you should plant your seeds in the fall for spring plants. When your catnip plants are about 2 inches tall, thin them. When you’re ready to harvest in the late summer, cut and dry the mature leafy tops and leaves. However, if you want a second harvest, cut the catnip plant back severely after the first flowering. You can cut off stems of the catnip and let them dry out, they're more potent when dried, put it in an old sock and watch the kitties go wild:)

Answer 2

I have catnip all over my flower garden. I never planted it. The plants self-seed. If I were you, I'd just drop it on the ground. Mine has spread all over, and I've never covered a seed. Also, the seeds survive over the winter, or I would never have it where I do. Some of it is in my raspberry bed, so it must tolerate light shade. The majority of it is in full sun.

Answer 3

Catnip is part of the mint family, and as with any plant from seed, it is easiest to germinate them first. You can do this by placing them in some soil and then cover them with a clear cover to let the most light in. Once they sprout you can grow them outside, or if you need, you can uncover them from the germination container and grow them until you need to repot them. Remember not to over water, and when they are germinating, you should just see a few drops of water on the clear cover.

Answer 4

Follow the instructions already given, just keep you plants away from the cats. Catnip, aka kitty crack, will attract the cats and they will destroy the plants in the early stages.

Answer 5

soak the seeds

then put them on some moist soil

scratch the surface to bury the seeds

then give em some light

sunshine is best