{"product_id":"nepetella","title":"Nepetella","description":"\u003cp\u003eFragrant, low-growing mint-family herb from the Mediterranean and Iran, with a savory flavor like oregano, mint, and licorice. It is used throughout Italy, including in Tuscany and Rome for flavoring artichoke dishes, and in Sicily with the name \u003cem\u003eneputedda\u003c\/em\u003e to season pasta. It is also used to flavor meat, fish, and mushrooms. It was used in Medieval times to aid digestion and treat depression, insomnia, and menstrual cramps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant grows in mounds like oregano, and is a short-lived perennial, though it can reseed moderately. With beautiful white-to-pink flowers and a lovely aroma, nepetella is a terrific garnish on the side of an omlet (which is where we first encountered it at a bed and breakfast) and on ice cream (where we last encountered it at Longwood Gardens). It is a favorite with a wide range of pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNamed for the Central Italian town of Nepete, now called Nepi, not too far from Rome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as \u003cem\u003eCalamintha nepeta\u003c\/em\u003e, lesser calamint, nepitella, neputedda, and mentuccia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 91% on 02\/18\/2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \/ harvesting notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow on the surface of the soil and tamp it down. Start as early as 8-10 weeks before the last frost indoors and transplant when the soil warms up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeed keeping notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest seeds long after the flowers fade and when the seed heads dry. You will see black seeds when they are ready.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Truelove Seeds Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44129640677614,"sku":"HERB-077","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2406\/3467\/products\/Nepetella_1sqsm.jpg?v=1681772799","url":"https:\/\/trueloveseeds.sbs\/products\/nepetella","provider":"Truelove Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}