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• Where to Buy Catnip Seeds for Cheap

  Date: 2010.03.02 | Category: cheap catnip seeds | Response: 0

  
  

  If you are in the market for catnip seeds there are a wide variety of sources you can go to to buy them for a decent price. Thanks to the internet, you do not have to spend a fortune to purchase seeds because there are countless places available just at your fingertips.

  There are actually several places you can turn to for cheap catnip seeds. One very good place is, of course, Ebay which gives you a wide variety of options. Most auctions for 200 seeds start around 99 cents plus shipping costs. A simple search on this site pulls up hundreds of items all within the price range of 29 cents to $3.00 for 200-500 seeds. So, it is safe to say that you can purchase a bundle of 200-500 seeds off Ebay.com for less than $4.00.

  Another great place to purchase catnip seeds for cheap is a site called cheapcatnip.com. They show you all of their Ebay listings right on their page. The good thing about this is generally if you buy multiple items from the same seller they will offer you shipping discounts which can save you more money in the long run. The interesting thing about this site is it appears to have auctions for different qualities of seed. So, depending on what you are looking for, you can purchase 5000 seeds for only $3.00 plus $2 shipping and handling costs.

  Bonanzle.com is a site which is similar to Ebay in that you can buy and sell your items on it. The good thing about this is you are able to find deals for just about anything. A simple search for catnip seeds on this site yields some of the best deals for catnip seeds. One seller’s price is $6.45 for about 9,500 seeds plus $2.50 shipping costs. Thus, for under $10 you can purchase about 9,500 seeds.

  If you want to buy direct from an Iowa farm you can check out localharvest.org. They have good quality seeds that start at 95 cents for 50 or $3.79 for 200. As is usually the case, the more you buy from them, the more you save since you can combine shipping costs. As an added bonus, if you are unsatisfied with their product they offer you a money back guarantee.

  One last place you may want to try is craiglist.org. This site gives you the opportunity to buy from local sellers. Click on the city closest to you from their homepage and then find the “for sale” category. This will give you listings of what is for sale in your area. The only problem is there is a chance no one in your area will be selling catnip seeds. Plus, you have to contact the seller directly and they may or may not be willing to ship. Many sellers on craigslist.org only offer local pickup. It is worth checking out though because working face to face with the seller might prompt them to give you a better deal.

• Where To Buy Catnip Plants

  Date: 2010.02.02 | Category: cheap catnip seeds | Response: 0

  
  

  Catnip
  Kitties love it. They can’t get enough of it. Pet owners howl with laughter after kitty gets a whiff of the stuff. What is this magical feline elixir? Nepeta Cataria, otherwise known as “catnip”. Catnip is a perennial of the mint family that has dark green foliage and grows to approximately 4 feet. It is indigenous to Europe and has been naturalized for growth in North America.

  Where To Buy Catnip Plants
  Catnip is grown from seed. So, the first place to look for catnip seeds would naturally be in a local garden center where herbs are sold. Catnip is considered an herb because it has an aromatic scent which is more pronounced after the downy leaves have been dried. There are also many seed catalogues where catnip seeds can be purchased. It generally takes 8 to 10 days for the shipment to arrive. Then, there are online herbalists and pet emporiums that sell catnip. This is also a good source for live catnip plants. One other possibility might be a local florist who can custom order a live catnip plant. Since catnip is part of the mint family, live plantings might also be sold in regular department, hardware or speciality stores.

  Catnip Plants
  While it’s a good idea to start a catnip plant indoors, it isn’t the only way for kitty to enjoy catnip year round. In most warmer climates, catnip can easily flourish in a small patch of garden. Although, it’s likely an outdoor catnip planting will attract more than just a handful of neighborhood felines. Catnip plants require minimal watering and care. They look pretty on a winter windowsill and have fluttery branches and terminal racemes. Look for pale purple flowers as they begin to bloom. Allow the catnip plant to go to seed so that a new generation of plants can be started.

  Windowsill Catnip
  Choose a fairly sunny windowsill for catnip. Just choose a windowsill kitty cannot access easily. Feline sense of smell can pick up a live catnip plant faster than a human. Be aware that your cat may choose to eat the leaves and not wait for you to arrange a formal catnip sachet. The problem with this is that the catnip plant may not grow if top leaves have been removed. Too much catnip ingested may also cause digestion problems as with an excess of any food. Place the windowsill catnip planting out of your cat’s reach for the best growing results.

  Drying Catnip Plants
  When you select leaves from live catnip plant to use for your cat’s enjoyment, choose leaves from the bottom rather than the top. The reason for this is that the larger leaves grow about an inch above the base of the stem. By choosing these leaves, the plant continues to grow until it blooms or goes to seed. The larger leaves are a continuous supply of catnip. Place the leaves in a brown paper bag in a dry place until the leaves turn a brownish-green hue.