Grow guide

Catnip

Nepeta cataria

Planting + spacing

Days to harvest
90 days – 120 days
Harvest window
90 days
Spacing in row
18"
Row spacing
24"

Sun + water

Sun hours
6 hrs – 8 hrs
Water per week
1"
Container friendly
Yes

Companions

Plant with

cabbage green, grape table, dwarf apple

Avoid

basil genovese, cucumber slicing

Next steps

Add catnip to one of your gardens to generate spacing-aware layouts and watering reminders based on your zone.

Post-harvest storage tip

Dry flowers and foliage in a dark, ventilated space for long-term storage.

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