Description
German Chamomile Seeds for Home Gardening
German Chamomile (Matricaria recutita or Matricaria chamomilla) is a beautiful annual herb-flowering plant with significant health benefits. Its delicate flowers, resembling small daisies with white petals and yellow centers, exude a sweet fragrance. Chamomile is highly prized for making herbal tea and is a wonderful addition to herb, terrace, and kitchen gardens. Both the flowers and leaves are aromatic, edible, and offer numerous benefits.
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About This Item
- Number of Seeds: 1000 Seeds
- Where to Grow: Balcony or terrace garden
- Sowing Season: Winter Season
- Sowing Method: Direct sowing in pots or containers
- Seed Sowing Depth: 0.5 cm
- Germination Temperature: 21°C
- Germination Time: 7-14 days
- Harvesting Period: 70 days from planting
What Size Grow Bag is Best for Chamomile?
- 12 x 12 Inch (W*H)
- 15 x 15 Inch (W*H)
Chamomile Growing Season in India
Chamomile grows best in warm but not excessively hot climates. The ideal seasons to plant chamomile seeds in India are spring, fall, or late summer to prevent bolting caused by extreme heat.
How to Grow German Chamomile in Pots
Chamomile seeds can be sown directly in pots or started in seedling trays for later transplantation. Choose pots or grow bags with dimensions of 30-45 cm wide and deep, ensuring they have proper drainage holes. The ideal germination temperature is 21°C.
Chamomile Seeds Sowing Method
- Fill a pot or grow bag with a sowing medium and scatter the seeds on the surface.
- Gently press the seeds into the soil without covering them, as they need light to germinate.
- Water the soil deeply and keep it moist.
- Place the pot in a sunny spot, either indoors or outdoors.
- Seeds germinate in 7-14 days, depending on conditions.
Fertilizer for Chamomile Plants
Chamomile thrives without fertilizers. Avoid nitrogen-rich fertilizers, as they encourage leaf growth at the expense of flowers.
Chamomile Plants Care Tips
- Soil: Well-drained, organic soil is ideal for chamomile.
- Water: Initially, water weekly (2.5 cm per week). Once mature, chamomile is drought-tolerant and requires moderate watering.
- Sunlight: Chamomile grows best in full sun but can tolerate partial shade.
- Temperature: Thrives in summer temperatures up to 37°C, with an optimal range of 15-20°C.
- Common Pests and Diseases: Aphids and thrips may attack chamomile, and brown spots can indicate infections. Use neem oil sprays to manage these issues.
Harvesting German Chamomile
- Chamomile flowers are ready for harvest approximately 10 weeks after planting.
- Harvest flowers when they are fully bloomed.
- Regular harvesting promotes more blossoms.
- Flowers can be used fresh or dried. Leaves can be harvested as needed.
Chamomile Special Features
- Common Names: Chamomile, German Chamomile, Roman Chamomile, Barnyard Daisy
- Scientific Name: Matricaria recutita, Matricaria chamomilla
- Blooming Time: Spring and summer
- Flower Color: White petals with yellow centers
- Level of Growing: Easy
FAQs
Is chamomile easy to grow?
Yes, chamomile is very easy to grow and doesn’t require deadheading or fertilizer.
Does chamomile come back every year?
German chamomile is an annual plant, but Roman chamomile is a perennial.
What is the best way to grow chamomile?
The best way is to grow chamomile from seeds during spring, ensuring they’re not exposed to extreme heat to prevent bolting.
Are chamomile leaves edible?
Yes, both chamomile leaves and flowers are edible and offer many health benefits.
Does chamomile bloom all summer?
Chamomile blooms throughout the summer, especially with regular harvesting.
Why are my chamomile seeds not germinating?
Improper conditions like insufficient sunlight, deep sowing, overwatering, or underwatering can affect germination.
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