How long does the cat mint seed sprout? How do you plant it? What's the effect on cats?

Catmint, alias: camphor grass, cool mint, Ba Mao, mint, mint, anise, catnip, small catnip, Elsholtzia, etc. China **, Gansu, Shaanxi, Shanxi, Henan, Shandong are cultivated. So how long does catmint seed germinate? How to grow? What does it do to cats?

How long does catmint seed germinate?

Catmint can be directly sown through seeds, each hole can be planted 1-3 seeds, seeds can be covered with vermiculite after sowing, if the temperature is between 18-22 degrees, then 10-14 days can sprout, after sowing should avoid direct sunlight, put in shade.

How to grow catmint?

Sandy loam or deep loam soil with sufficient sunshine and good ventilation and good drainage is preferred.

Sowing method: 1-3 seeds per hole, direct seeding in the open field. After sowing, the seeds are covered with vermiculite and germinate in 10-14 days at 18-22 ℃. After sowing, shade properly and avoid direct sunlight.

transplantation time

4-6 weeks after budding, transplant one seedling into a 9-10 cm pot or transplant 1-3 seedlings into a 11-15 cm pot. Later, according to the growth situation, the appropriate pot size will be conducive to the growth of roots.

soil conditions

Moderate fertility. Planted in well-drained soil, mixed with 2 kg slow release fertilizer per cubic meter. Apply thin liquid fertilizer once or twice a week.

Planting tips

Fungicides can be poured once after transplantation to prevent root system infection by fungi. The roots are sensitive to moisture and should be protected against waterlogging. Allow the soil to dry completely between watering.

Note: Cat grass is not strict with climate, soil and other environmental conditions, and can be planted in all parts of North and South China. Love warm, humid climate. Seedlings can withstand low temperatures of about 0℃, and freeze damage will occur below-2℃. Avoid drought and ponding, avoid continuous cropping. The optimum temperature for seed germination is 15-20℃. Seed life is 1 year.

What does catmint do to cats?

About 50% of cats are interested in the smell of the grass and like to scratch, but this does not mean that cats must eat catmint to maintain health. In fact, catmint is a hallucinogenic plant, and some cats can cause temporary (5-15 minutes) behavioral changes after eating it, such as sneezing, chewing, rubbing, rolling, meowing, delirium, etc. Some cats will chase imaginary mice after eating catnip, and some will sit and stare blankly. These behaviors do not cause any harm, and catnip is not addictive. In short, catmint does not substantially help or harm cat health. There are examples of catmint working on tigers, jaguars, cheetahs and lynx. But it seems to have limited effect on lions.

Time: 2019-03-20 Click: