To maintain health
A cut back, for example, in the event of illness, leaves the Catnip know: 'You have to assert yourself!' Is it from the real thing mildew infested, it helps to remove the inflorescences in summer. This allows the catnip to invest its attention and energy in fighting the fungus.
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To extend the flowering period
If you want to enjoy the flowering of your catnip until autumn, you should take the perennial after the Main flower provided with a cut.
Cut the plant either just above the ground or cut the inflorescences to the first leaf. Then new flowers appear and flowering lasts until autumn. A good side effect: the self-sowing of the catnip is prevented.
To slow down the urge to spread
Another reason in favor of pruning catnip is to slow down its urge to spread. This is done in spring between February and March on a frost-free day, cutting back to the ground. It is best to use a sharp one Secateurs for this procedure.
Don't be too hasty and make the mistake of cutting your catnip in the fall. Only the withered inflorescences can be cut back in autumn. The remaining stalks serve as protection against moisture, for example from snow in winter.
For use as a medicinal and aromatic plant
Not to be forgotten is that some people who use catnip as a Use medicinal and aromatic plants. For example, individual flowers can be cut off in summer and used to add color to dishes such as sweet desserts and fruit salads. Likewise, the stems with the leaves can be cut off, dried and reused, among other things:
- for smoking
- to smoke
- for tea
To multiply
On top of that, you cut the catnip to propagate it. the Multiplication via cuttings is considered the most proven and common method. The cuttings are ideally taken from the plant between April and June. The lowest leaves are then removed and the cuttings are placed in a glass with water, in which they can take root.
Tips & Tricks
Even if you feel annoyed by cats because they like to be around the catnip, it helps to radically cut the catnip. Then you will have enough time to think of an obstacle for the cats.
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