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- Plant the catnip - It's so easy!
- When is the best planting time?
- Which site claims does the catnip have?
- What should be taken into account when choosing a location?
- What wishes does she have to the underground?
- Tips & Tricks
Plant the catnip - It's so easy!
Cats put them in ecstasy, people like their fragrance and the bee world appreciates their nectar offer - catnip. What to look for when planting this small perennial - about the ideal location and soil, the best planting time and much more.
When is the best planting time?
If you have an early catnip in the field such. B. want to plant in the bed, the ideal time in the spring between late April and mid-May has come. If you want to sow the catnip, put this also on the spring time (at the middle of March at the earliest).
Which site claims does the catnip have?
The catnip is basically undemanding. Based on her home in Africa and Asia, she wants a sunny and warm location. It can thrive in both a full sun and a partially shaded place. On the other hand, it should not be planted in the deep shadows.
What should be taken into account when choosing a location?
Whether in the bed, in a pot on the terrace or the window sill or in a balcony box - when planting, it should be noted, to keep to other plants a minimum distance of 30 cm. Good neighbors are among other roses. If you want to cover a larger area with catnip, you can bet between 3 and 8 copies per square meter.
Furthermore: Remember that cats like to come in the immediate vicinity of catnip. Catnip has a magical effect on cats ... When growing, make sure to choose a location where cats are allowed to come in or can not get at the cats.
What wishes does she have to the underground?
As a rule, a normal garden floor meets the requirements of catnip. If you want to enjoy it for a long time, you should plant it in substrates or medium-sized soils with the following characteristics:
Tips & Tricks
Before the catnip is put out of the pot in the bed, it is recommended to dip the root ball briefly in lukewarm water. The absorbed moisture facilitates the growth of the roots.
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