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Do I use the entire plant, stalks and all?

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No, typically once the plant is dry you will remove the leaves and flowers and throw the stalks away.

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Can catnip be frozen?

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No, do not freeze your catnip. You should dry catnip, which you can do using the same methods used to dry other herbs. If you aren't sure how, wikiHow has an article with lots of information about drying herbs that you might find helpful.

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Do I have to wait until it flowers?

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It's best if you wait to see flowers. When flowers are there, the oils in the leaves (stuff that appeals to cats) are at a maximum. Pick/cut the stem with flowers and leaves, and then thoroughly dry and crumble leaves and flowers for your pets. You then can compost or toss out the stems.

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What should I do if there are no spots in my house to hang my catnip?

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An easy way to dry catnip is to pick off all the leaves from the stem and place them on cardboard for a few days (in a dry area). Then crunch up the leaves. Also, cats love fresh catnip, you don't have to dry it at all!

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My catnip was damp from the rain when I picked it. Can I still use this method to dry it?

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Yes, you can still use both these methods to dry the catnip, as long as it stays dry after it dries the first time.

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Can I dry catnip in the microwave?

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Yes. Microwave (10-15 seconds at a time to not burn) until the leaves are brown and crunchy. Store in an airtight container once fully cooled.

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