Chamomile - Matricaria recutita

Annual An attractive herb with small white, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers and finely-cut foliage. The flowers are fragrant with an apple-like scent and attract bees, butterflies and birds as well as being a source for herbal tea and medicinal qualities. Both the flowers and foliage, when dried, are used for tea.

Did You Know? Chamomile comes from two Greek words "kamai" and "melon" meaning "ground apple."

Soil and Water: Chamomile likes well-drained, poor to average soil with a PH of 5.6-7.5 Keep it watered but not soggy.

Planting and Growing: Sow seeds indoors about 6 weeks before last frost. Do not cover seed, it needs light to germinate. Suitable for outdoor planting, but not recommended for containers. Self-sows readily if left to go to seed.

Harvesting and Storage: Harvest the flowers and foliage ideally early in the morning, when the flowers are just fully open. They can be used fresh, if desired, or hung to dry for storage and later use.

Soil Temperature: 55-65°F
Planting Depth: 1/8"
Germination: 14-21 Days
Height At Maturity: 20"-30"
Sun/Shade: Full to Partial Sun
Spacing After Thinning: 6"
Days to Maturity: 60-70
Approx Seeds per Pack: 100 Seeds

Features

Attracts Bees/Butterflies
Does Not Require Support
Edible Flower
Fragrant
Good for Drying
Open-Pollinated
Plant Spreads
Requires Summer Water
Useful for Ornamental
Useful in Dye Making

Characteristics

USDA Growing Zone: Certified Organic Product

Approximate Harvest Time : Early Summer

Approximate Harvest Time : Late Spring

Approximate Harvest Time : Late Summer

Growth Habit : Low Growing

Life Cycle : Annual

Plant Usage : Attracts Bees/Butterflies

Plant Usage : Attracts Birds

Plant Usage : Culinary Herb

Plant Usage : Ornamental

Planting Time : Fall

Planting Time : Spring

Seed Unit Sizes : Seed Pack

Soil pH : 5.6 - 6.0

Soil pH : 6.1 - 6.5

Soil pH : 6.6 - 7.0

Soil pH : 7.1 - 7.5

Starting Location : Direct Sow

Starting Location : Start Indoors & Transplant

Sun Requirements : Full Sun/Part Sun

Useful Plant Part : Flower

Useful Plant Part : Leaves

Planting & Care

Soil and Water: Chamomile likes well-drained, poor to average soil with a PH of 5.6-7.5 Keep it watered but not soggy.

Planting and Growing: Sow seeds indoors about 6 weeks before last frost. Barely cover seed, it needs light to germinate. Suitable for outdoor planting, but not recommended for containers. Self-sows readily if left to go to seed.

Harvesting and Storage: Harvest the flowers and foliage ideally early in the morning, when the flowers are just fully open. They can be used fresh, if desired, or hung to dry for storage and later use.

Guarantee

Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply brand vegetable seeds are guaranteed to germinate. Once the seeds have sprouted, please understand that Peaceful Valley cannot be held responsible for the many uncontrollable growing and climatic conditions that must be met to ensure the success of your crop(s).

Organic Chamomile