Herb Specifications
- Season: Annual
- USDA Zones: 4 - 8
- Height: 18 - 24 inches
- Bloom Season: Summer
- Bloom Color: White
- Environment: Full sun
- Soil Type: Moist, well-drained, pH 6.1 - 7.5
Planting Directions
- Temperature: 65 - 80F
- Average Germ Time: 10 - 14 days
- Light Required: Yes
- Depth: Press into soil but do not cover
- Sowing Rate: 1 seed per inch
- Moisture: Keep moist until germination
- Plant Spacing: Rows 18 inches a part; thin seedlings 10 inches
German Chamomile (Matricaria Recutita) - Clouds of airy fragrance, dotted with tiny white daisies! Just the right size for the front of the border! German Chamomile is a must-have herb if you enjoy drinking hot or cold teas. The flowers are a staple ingredient in herbal teas, where they have a soothing, calming effect. It is also used in shampoos and hair rinses to lighten blond hair. The plants are easy to establish from Chamomile seeds, and a beautiful addition to the herb garden. Up to 24 inches tall and 15 inches wide, German Chamomile has many thin branches of finely divided green leaves. Small 3/4 inch white daisy-like flowers with yellow centers appear from early summer to fall.
After danger of frost, sow Chamomile seeds in prepared soil that is well-drained, neutral to sightly acidic. Barely cover seed (they need light to germinate). For areas with a shorter growing season, start Chamomile seeds indoors 6 weeks before last frost. When plants reach height of approximately 2 inches and have begun to display their first true leaves, they are ready for transplanting into light, well-drained soil in sun. First harvest can be done when plants are in full bloom, approximately two months from sowing. Tiny white flowers can easily be cut from plant. Chamomile will generate new blooms for repeated harvests. Spread the flowers to dry on a cloth or screen in the sun. Remove leaf and stem pieces. Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place. German Chamomile is a liberal self-sower, dropping its own seeds for next year's garden.
Approximate Seeds Per Ounce: 200,000
