How long does catnip take to grow?

Catnip is ready to harvest in about 90 days, measured from planting.

When to Plant Catnip

Plant catnip by your frost dates, not the calendar: plant outdoors about 2 weeks before your last frost. Pick your USDA zone below for exact dates.

Catnip planting calendar

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Direct sow

Apr 1

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Projected first harvest

Jun 30

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🌱 Start indoors🌿 Growing outside🌾 HarvestTodayZone 7a — approximate

Catnip is ready to harvest in about 90 days. Dates above use zone 7 as a reference point. Pick your zone below, or set your ZIP in HomeSown for dates tuned to your exact location.

Varieties to grow

1 variety of catnip in the HomeSown library. Tap any for its full grow guide.

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Common problems with catnip

What to watch for, with identification and treatment for each

Four-Lined Plant Bug Common Stalk Borer Groundhogs Ants Aphids Armyworms Anthracnose Damping-Off Frost & Cold Injury Gray Mold Herbicide Injury Mosaic Virus

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When to plant catnip in your zone

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