Catnip

A perennial plant related to ordinary mint and very similar to it. A particularly common variety is catnip, or catnip. This herb is very much loved by domestic cats, but it is also useful for people.
From peppermint, kotovnik differs in a more subtle, lemon smell.
In general, the plant is quite unpretentious and reproduces by any available means. However, when planting seeds in the open ground, the first time the cat will bloom only next year. And in this case, it is better to collect herbs for spices and tea at the same time, because you need to give the plant the opportunity to get stronger properly.
Seedlings are easy to make, you can start in March. Any soil will do, but light, loose is better. The seeds are sown, the soil is watered with them from a spray bottle, and covered with a plastic film. As soon as the shoots appear, the film is removed, and the seedlings are placed on the windowsill, in a well-lit place by the sun.
It is necessary to water the seedlings, but a little, before each subsequent watering, the top layer of the earth should have time to dry out.
For a permanent place, the cottontail is planted in May, by that time it should already have at least 5-6 sheets.
In the future, seedlings will need a place to grow, because the distance between them should be about 30 cm.
A place for catnip needs sunny, quiet, and most importantly – dry. It is better on a hillock, but the main thing is not to be in the lowlands and away from groundwater. This plant does not tolerate high humidity. It is not demanding to the fertility of the soil, loose, crumbly sandy soil is perfect for it. Fertilizer will be needed only before planting, when preparing the soil, a little complex fertilizers are applied. In the future, mineral fertilizers are applied in the spring, organic fertilizers are applied in the fall.
Watering should be very moderate, only during periods of extreme heat and drought. Yes, and then once every two weeks.
The ground at catnip needs to be loosened. But not often, 2 times per season. It is also useful to sprinkle (mulch) it with peat.
Dying inflorescences that have finished flowering should be cut off – this will allow new ones to grow.
Kotovnik practically does not get sick and pests do not like it, with the exception of aphids. This ubiquitous insect can be removed, but only by any natural means, chemical compositions here will only damage. The fact is that after chemistry, the plant can not be eaten by either humans or cats, and useful insects, bees can suffer. From natural remedies, for example, an infusion of lemon peel may be suitable.
In general, cat and other types of mint can make a flowerbed, not only beautiful, but also fragrant, as well as useful for health and mental well-being. Clube de jogos Sapphirebet oferece a oportunidade participar em jogos de azar por dinheiro ao vivo. Entre. Entre. Dê uma olhada nisso. Site oficial https://sapphirebet.com/br/live/cyber-zone/pes Registre-se e aposte em championship ao vivo/linha agora mesmo!