How Can I Dry Catnip Plants for Future Use?

Air Drying Catnip

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  Pick the catnip by cutting the stalks a few inches above the ground with a pair of gardening shears.

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  Separate the plants into small bunches of about six plants per group.

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  String each bunch together by wrapping a rubber band or piece of string around the lower portion of the stalks.

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  Hang each bunch upside down in a well-ventilated area, with a room temperature between 70 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit.

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  Remove the leaves once they become crispy and put them in an airtight container. Store them in a cool, dark area and use as needed.

Oven Drying Catnip

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  Preheat the oven to about 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

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  Place the catnip in a single layer on a cookie sheet and set it in the oven.

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  Stir them around on the sheet with a spatula in 30 minutes and then stir them again every 30 minutes for three to six hours or until they are crispy from drying.

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  Allow them to cool and then store them in a cool, dark area in an airtight container.