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How to grow catnip seeds

Mike Ehrmantraut
2020-08-12 08:31:32
Catnip is a kind of plant that can make cats excited. How can we grow such a magical plant? Let me introduce how to plant the seeds of catnip:

The premise of planting catnip seeds

Catnip is suitable for planting in the soil with good drainage. The fertilization degree can be moderate. It can be applied with some slow-release fertilizer and thin liquid fertilizer once or twice a week. Catnip is recommended to be planted in a pot of moderate size. The pot should not be too small. If the pot is too small, its growth will be affected. The soil configuration is 1 /3 humus, 2 /3 garden soil.

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How to sow catnip seeds

Sowing

Catnip can be sown directly through seeds, 1-3 seeds can be sown in each hole, seeds can be covered with vermiculite after sowing, if the temperature is between 18-22 degrees, buds can be sprouted in 10-14 days, after sowing, direct sunlight should be avoided and placed in the shade.

Accelerating germination.

You can prepare a tray, put the soil in the tray, then put the seeds into the tray, and spray some water evenly. Then put the tray in the incubator, adjust the incubator to 25 ℃, after 24 to 30 hours of constant temperature culture, catnip can sprout.

So, through the above introduction, we can try to sow cat Mint

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Notes on seed sowing of catnip

Cat grass can be planted all over the north and south of China, because it does not have strict requirements on climate and soil. Like to grow in a warm and humid climate. The seedlings are resistant to low temperature, but if the temperature is lower than - 2 ℃, freezing injury will occur. Avoid drought and ponding, avoid continuous operation. The proper temperature for seed germination is 15-20 ℃, and the life span of seed is 1 year, so seed should be sown within one year after purchase.

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