Catnip cultivation methods and precautions

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Breeding method

Precautions for catnip farming

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Soil: In well-drained soil; Watering: Water daily during high temperatures in summer and control water in winter. Lighting: It is best to use full light; Sowing: You can sow directly through seeds. After sowing, you can cover it with vermiculite and keep the temperature at 18-22℃; Pruning: Prune at any time. The more frequently you prune, the better its growth will be; Note Control pests and diseases.

Breeding method

Cultivation method

Soil

Catnip is suitable for planting in well-drained soil. The fertilization level can be medium. You can apply some slow-release fertilizer in an appropriate amount, and apply one to two times a week. Second thin liquid fertilizer. It is recommended to plant catnip in a flower pot of moderate size. The flower pot should not be too small. If the flower pot is too small, its growth will be affected. The soil configuration is one-third humus soil and two-thirds garden soil.

Sowing

Catnip can be planted directly By sowing seeds, 1-3 seeds can be planted in each hole. The seeds can be covered with vermiculite after sowing. If the temperature is between 18-22 degrees, they can germinate in 10-14 days. After sowing, they should be kept away from direct sunlight and placed Shelter.

Germination method

You can prepare a tray, put soil in the tray, then put the seeds into the tray and spray some water evenly. Then place the tray in the incubator, adjust the incubator to 25 degrees, and after 24 to 30 hours of constant temperature cultivation, the catnip will sprout.

Watering

The temperature is high in summer It needs to be watered every day. Mint prefers moisture, so water needs to be controlled in winter. The suitable temperature for seed germination is 15-20℃, and the life span of seeds is generally 1 year. The roots are sensitive to water, so waterlogging should be prevented and the potting soil should be completely dry between waterings.

Lighting

It is best to have full sun. Insufficient light will cause the plant to grow excessively.

Precautions for cultivating catnip

Pruning

Catnip has a strong vine, so it is recommended to plant it in a flower pot, but catnip needs Prune it at any time. The more frequently it is pruned, the better it will grow and it will produce small blue-purple flowers, so be a diligent gardener.

Pest and disease control

Generally, catnip is not affected by pests and diseases, so there is no need to use pesticides. You just need to pour a fungicide once after transplanting.

Precautions for catnip farming

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