Chamomile
German Chamomile is an annual that produces small, daisy-like flowers. Great for pollinators, these blooms produce sweet aromatic blooms. Grown for medicinal uses, Chamomile is known to aid with digestion and boasts anti-inflammatory properties. German chamomile makes for a great ground cover and can also be grown in raised beds or containers. Chamaemelum recutita. 50-90 days to maturity
1 gram (approx. 12,700 seeds per gram)
Description
German Chamomile is an annual that produces small, daisy-like flowers. Plants produce sweet, pineapple-like, aromatic blooms. Grown for medicinal use; Chamomile is known to aid with digestion and boasts anti-inflammatory properties. It also makes for a great ground cover and can also be grown in raised beds or containers. Chamaemelum recutita. 50-90 days to maturity. 1 gram (approx. 12,700 Seeds per gram)
When planting Chamomile, do not cover small Seeds, but tightly press them into the soil. They do require light to germinate. When flowers are fully fragrant and open, use your fingers as a rake to harvest them. You primarily want to use the blooms but you can also use the leaves when using medicinally. It does require full sun and prefers rich soil to grow successfully.
For more growing information, check out our Growing Guide!
Chamomile Planting Information
Planting Method: direct sow or transplant
When to Plant: early spring
Planting Depth: 1/4"
Seed Spacing: 6-8"
Row Spacing: 18"
Days to Maturity: 50-90 days
Disease Resistance: n/a