{"product_id":"catnip","title":"Catnip","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eCatnip is a must-have herb if you own cats—but it's also a genuinely useful herb with a long history of medicinal and culinary use. A member of the mint family, it produces small white flowers on tall, bushy stems and is extremely low-maintenance. Whether you're growing it for your cats, for its herbal properties, or simply as a hardy, pollinator-friendly perennial, catnip is an easy and rewarding addition to the herb garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHIPPING INFO:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbs primarily ship in May.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Grow Catnip?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e😸 \u003cstrong\u003eYour Cats Will Love You For It:\u003c\/strong\u003e Snap off a few leaves for your cats to play with fresh, or dry them to use in cat toys. Your cats will adore you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e🐝 \u003cstrong\u003ePollinator Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e The small white flower spikes are a favorite of bees, and catnip produces blooms for an extended period through summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e💪 \u003cstrong\u003eTough and Low-Maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Catnip is a hardy, drought-tolerant perennial that comes back year after year with very little attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e🌱\u003cstrong\u003e Plant Type: \u003c\/strong\u003eHerbaceous perennial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌱 Plant Height: \u003c\/strong\u003e18–36 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e🌱\u003cstrong\u003e Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌱 When to Plant: \u003c\/strong\u003eSpring, after last frost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e🌱\u003cstrong\u003e When to Harvest: \u003c\/strong\u003eHarvest leaves and stems as needed throughout the season; best just before flowering for peak potency\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-draining soil of average fertility. Catnip isn't fussy and will grow in a wide range of soil conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly until established, then water sparingly. Like most mint-family herbs, catnip is quite drought-tolerant once settled in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Snip stems just above a leaf node to encourage bushy, full growth. For drying, harvest just before the flowers open and hang bundles upside down in a cool, airy spot. Dried catnip retains its potency well and makes great homemade cat toys.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCat protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fair warning—if you have cats, they may find your catnip plant and roll in it. Young plants are especially vulnerable. Consider covering new transplants with a wire cloche or garden netting until the plant is large and established enough to handle some feline attention.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpreading:\u003c\/strong\u003e Catnip spreads by both seed and runners. Deadheading spent flowers helps keep self-seeding in check.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedicinal \u0026amp; Herbal Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBefore catnip became famous in cat toys, it was a well-established medicinal herb in European folk medicine. Some of its traditional uses include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelaxation and sleep:\u003c\/strong\u003e Catnip tea has long been used as a mild calming herb, traditionally drunk before bed to promote relaxation and restful sleep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigestive support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Like many mint-family herbs, catnip has traditionally been used to ease digestive discomfort, bloating, and gas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold and fever support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Catnip tea was a traditional remedy for colds and fevers, often used to encourage sweating and help the body work through illness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eOur catnip is greenhouse-grown and arrives as an established plug in a 3\" pot, ready to go straight into your garden or container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNon-GMO Commitment: \u003c\/strong\u003eAt The Farm on Central, all our plants are guaranteed non-GMO and not genetically modified in any way, upholding natural breeding methods and promoting sustainable gardening and farming practices.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Farm on Central","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":49277396353191,"sku":"LPCATNIP1","price":6.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6-Pack","offer_id":49277396385959,"sku":"LPCATNIP6","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12-Pack","offer_id":49277396418727,"sku":"LPCATNIP12","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0353\/5270\/7117\/files\/catnip.jpg?v=1777751382","url":"https:\/\/shop.farmoncentral.com\/products\/catnip","provider":"The Farm On Central","version":"1.0","type":"link"}