Chamomile
Matricaria chamomilla
A gentle medicinal herb known for its calming tea. Chamomile is easy to grow, self-seeds generously, and produces daisy-like flowers all summer.
easy
Full Sun (6-8 hours)
Moderate — drought tolerant once established
60-90 days to harvest flowers
How to Grow
Scatter tiny seeds on the soil surface in early spring — they need light to germinate. Press gently, don't cover. Thin to 15cm apart. Harvest flowers when petals fold back. Dry them for tea. Self-seeds readily for next year's crop.
Growth Phases
Germination (7-14 days)
Tiny seeds sprout on soil surface
Seedling (2-3 weeks)
Feathery, fern-like leaves develop
Vegetative (2-3 weeks)
Plant bushy with aromatic foliage
Flowering (6-8 weeks continuous)
White daisy flowers bloom profusely
Seed Set (2-3 weeks)
Flowers dry and drop seeds for next year
Care Tips
- •Seeds need light — don't bury them
- •Harvest flowers when petals fold back
- •Dry flowers for tea — use 1 tablespoon per cup
- •Self-seeds freely — one planting can last years
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