Seed Details & Growing Guide
All the essential information to grow healthy, vibrant flowers.
- Seed Type Herb Seeds
- Plant Type Annual Aromatic Herb
- Germination Time 7-21 days
- Sowing Depth 0.5-1 cm
- Plant Spacing 25-40 cm
- Sunlight Full sun to light shade
- Soil Type Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
- Watering Moderate watering; keep evenly moist but not waterlogged
- Ideal Temperature 18-24°C
- Blooming Time flowers 60-90 days after sowing; sporadic bloom through summer
- Suitable For Herb gardens, containers, borders
- Seed Storage Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container
- Special Care Pinch back to encourage bushy growth; deadhead spent flowers
Description
Japanese Catnip Jing-jie Medicinal Herb Seeds - Nepeta tenuifolia is an annual aromatic herb suitable for herb gardens, containers, and borders. Sow 0.5-1 cm deep with 25-40 cm spacing in full sun to light shade, and keep soil well-drained and moderately fertile with even moisture. Germination takes 7-21 days, and plants prefer 18-24°C. Flowers appear 60-90 days after sowing with sporadic blooms through summer; pinch back for bushier growth and deadhead spent flowers.