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When to Plant Catnip in Burdette, Arkansas (72321)

Location

Burdette, Arkansas

ZIP Code

72321

USDA Zone

7b

Last Frost

Sunday, April 5, 2026

📅 Your 2026 Planting Dates

Start Seeds Indoors

Sunday, February 8, 2026

Transplant Outdoors

Sunday, April 19, 2026

Based on last frost Sunday, April 5, 2026 · Zone 7b

Pro tip: Start Catnip seeds indoors 8 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant outdoors around Sunday, April 19, 2026.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Nepeta cataria
Days to Maturity 90 days
Mature Height 18-36"
Spread 18"

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun to Partial Shade

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Water

Low (less than 1 inch/week)

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Spacing

18" apart

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Planting Depth

0.125" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 7-14 days

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🌾 Seed Saving Guide

🟢 Easy
✅ Open-pollinated — seeds grow true to parent

When to Harvest Seed

Let flower spikes dry completely on the plant. Seeds form in small nutlets inside dried calyxes.

Processing

Strip dried stems over a bowl, rub between fingers to release seeds, winnow lightly.

Seed Viability

Up to 3 years when stored cool, dark, and dry.

Pro Tip

Catnip self-sows freely and can become weedy — deadhead most plants to control spread.

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Raised Bed Planting Guides

A 4×8 bed fits 14 plants of Catnip. See plant counts, spacing grids, and companion pairings for every bed size →

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Catnip in Burdette, Arkansas? +

In Burdette (Zone 7b), start Catnip seeds indoors around Sunday, February 8, 2026 and transplant outdoors around Sunday, April 19, 2026.

What is the last frost date for Burdette, Arkansas? +

The average last spring frost date for Burdette, Arkansas (ZIP 72321) is around Sunday, April 5, 2026. This is based on NOAA climate normals for USDA Zone 7b.

How long does Catnip take to grow? +

Catnip typically matures in about 90 days from transplanting. In Burdette, that means you can expect harvest around Sunday, April 19, 2026 plus 90 days.

Should I start Catnip indoors or direct sow in Arkansas? +

Catnip should be started indoors 8 weeks before your last frost date. In Burdette, that means starting around Sunday, February 8, 2026.

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Growing Catnip in Zone 7b

Catnip (Nepeta cataria) is a popular garden vegetable. In Burdette, Arkansas, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7b, you should start seeds indoors around Sunday, February 8, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Sunday, April 5, 2026. Plan to transplant your Catnip seedlings outdoors around Sunday, April 19, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.