Common German Chamomile Seeds
- HOW TO GROW
- FAST FACTS
- REVIEWS
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: In short growing seasons, chamomile can be started inside; start the common German chamomile seeds in a flat 2-3 weeks before the last spring frost date, and transplant them after the last frost. This herb prefers full sun or partial shade in sandy or well drained soil. For direct sowing, plant the Matricaria Recutita seeds 1/4" deep in rows 18" apart, thinning to 6-8" apart as soon as the seedlings appear. Germination should take place within 1-2 weeks. German Chamomile also grows well as a container plant.
Growing: Chamomile prefers cool temperatures and can tolerate light frost. Keep the soil moist while the seedlings are still developing, and control weeds to promote the plants' strong growth.
Harvesting: Harvest chamomile as needed as soon as it reaches a desirable size. For the best flavored tea, harvest the chamomile flower heads in the morning as soon as they open. Spread them out to dry for about 2 weeks in a very dry, warm place out of direct sunlight. Store the flower heads in an airtight container.
Seed Saving: Chamomile easily reseeds itself, but the seed can easily be collected. Remove the flower heads when they dry up on the stem; spread them out to finish drying in a protected location out of direct sunlight. Thresh the heads to remove the common German chamomile seeds, and store it in a cool dry place for 3-4 years.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Italian Camomilla, Hungarian Chamomile, Kamilla, Wild Chamomile or Scented Mayweed
Latin Name: Matricaria recutita
Type: Open Pollinated, Heirloom, Cool Season
Life Cycle: Annual
USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Seeds per Ounce: 50,000
Planting Method: From Transplant
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 24 Inches
Color: Green, White
Bloom Season: Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer
Uses: Aromatic
Abundance
One ounce of these seeds will go so very far. I can't exit to see the ground cover they will produce on my hillside.
Great
Speedy service!
Chamomile
Best seeds ever!
Great seeds
I've been ordering from Everwilde for over 10 years. The germination rates are always excellent and the shipping is lightening fast!
Chamomile
I can't wait to plant my chamomile. Thank you for the quick shipping.
Quality Seeds
I haven't used these seeds yet, but have used them many times in the past. I am very pleased with all of my purchases from Everwilde. I buy my seeds here because they provide good planting instructions, a good selection, and often have pictures of cotyledon and first leaves especially helpful when planting wildflower beds.
Good shipment timing
Will plant this spring. Really excited for some home grown chamomile tea.
Sweet Tea
They are just coming up.
great seed source
Great source for garden seeds. Excellent prices and you can't beat the packaging.
Hapoy
Another Master Gardener friend recommended your company and I will be using you again... .such quick service and affordable prices
Patiently waiting
Very happy with the arrival of and packaging to keep the seeds dry in the resealable Mylar bag. I much prefer this to paper packets. And now just waiting for the emergence of seedlings.
great
arrived promptly and all germinated
Lovely
Lovely packaging and seeds will order again
Perfect!
Good price, great shipping time, love the packaging!
German Chamomile
Awesome service and quick shipping! Everwilde also has a wide selection of herbs and flowers in quantities that are for the small grower or large.
DESCRIPTION
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: In short growing seasons, chamomile can be started inside; start the common German chamomile seeds in a flat 2-3 weeks before the last spring frost date, and transplant them after the last frost. This herb prefers full sun or partial shade in sandy or well drained soil. For direct sowing, plant the Matricaria Recutita seeds 1/4" deep in rows 18" apart, thinning to 6-8" apart as soon as the seedlings appear. Germination should take place within 1-2 weeks. German Chamomile also grows well as a container plant.
Growing: Chamomile prefers cool temperatures and can tolerate light frost. Keep the soil moist while the seedlings are still developing, and control weeds to promote the plants' strong growth.
Harvesting: Harvest chamomile as needed as soon as it reaches a desirable size. For the best flavored tea, harvest the chamomile flower heads in the morning as soon as they open. Spread them out to dry for about 2 weeks in a very dry, warm place out of direct sunlight. Store the flower heads in an airtight container.
Seed Saving: Chamomile easily reseeds itself, but the seed can easily be collected. Remove the flower heads when they dry up on the stem; spread them out to finish drying in a protected location out of direct sunlight. Thresh the heads to remove the common German chamomile seeds, and store it in a cool dry place for 3-4 years.
FAST FACTS
Common Names: Italian Camomilla, Hungarian Chamomile, Kamilla, Wild Chamomile or Scented Mayweed
Latin Name: Matricaria recutita
Type: Open Pollinated, Heirloom, Cool Season
Life Cycle: Annual
USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Seeds per Ounce: 50,000
Planting Method: From Transplant
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 24 Inches
Color: Green, White
Bloom Season: Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer
Uses: Aromatic
Reviews
Review
Abundance
One ounce of these seeds will go so very far. I can't exit to see the ground cover they will produce on my hillside.
Review
Great
Speedy service!
Review
Chamomile
Best seeds ever!
Review
Great seeds
I've been ordering from Everwilde for over 10 years. The germination rates are always excellent and the shipping is lightening fast!
Review
Chamomile
I can't wait to plant my chamomile. Thank you for the quick shipping.
Review
Quality Seeds
I haven't used these seeds yet, but have used them many times in the past. I am very pleased with all of my purchases from Everwilde. I buy my seeds here because they provide good planting instructions, a good selection, and often have pictures of cotyledon and first leaves especially helpful when planting wildflower beds.
Review
Good shipment timing
Will plant this spring. Really excited for some home grown chamomile tea.
Review
Sweet Tea
They are just coming up.
Review
great seed source
Great source for garden seeds. Excellent prices and you can't beat the packaging.
Review
Hapoy
Another Master Gardener friend recommended your company and I will be using you again... .such quick service and affordable prices
Review
Patiently waiting
Very happy with the arrival of and packaging to keep the seeds dry in the resealable Mylar bag. I much prefer this to paper packets. And now just waiting for the emergence of seedlings.
Review
great
arrived promptly and all germinated
Review
Lovely
Lovely packaging and seeds will order again
Review
Perfect!
Good price, great shipping time, love the packaging!
Review
German Chamomile
Awesome service and quick shipping! Everwilde also has a wide selection of herbs and flowers in quantities that are for the small grower or large.