Chamomile Seeds - German (Organic)
60+ Days to maturity. Matricaria chamomilla. Organic German Chamomile Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, organic, open-pollinated, heirloom. Suitable for growing in fields, containers, garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. German Chamomile makes an absolutely stunning border that has valuable medicinal uses as well. For years, German chamomile has been used in teas for a soothing and calming effect. In fact, a tea made of it is said to be an excellent antifungal agent on other plants! It can be taken as a herbal tea, two teaspoons of dried flowers per cup of tea. ~200,000 seeds/oz.
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Growing Organic German Chamomile in the Herb Garden
German Chamomile can grow up to 22 inches tall and 12 inches wide, and has many thin branches of finely divided green leaves. Tiny 3/4 inch white and sunshine yellow daisy-like flowers appear from early summer to fall.
Sow seeds shallowly 0.25 inches deep, either by direct sowing outdoors after frost or starting indoors 4-6 weeks before transplanting. Space plants 8-12 inches apart in rows 18 inches apart. Keep soil moist until germination.
German Chamomile prefers well-drained loam or sandy soils and full sun. It is drought-tolerant once established. Cut back lightly to encourage bushier growth and prevent legginess. It self-sows readily for the following seasons. Can be grown alongside other herbs like lavender and mint for companion benefit.
Harvesting of Organic German Chamomile
Harvest flowers when fully open, usually 60+ days after sowing. Cut flowers carefully and dry in shade or sun on screens. Flowers can be repeatedly harvested as the plant blooms multiple times through the growing season. Use dried flowers for teas, medicinal uses, or in landscaping for fragrance and pollinator attraction.
About Organic German Chamomile Garden Seeds
German Chamomile is an heirloom annual medicinal herb originally from Western Asia, widely cultivated in Europe. It is valued for its soothing tea and essential oil rich in anti-inflammatory chamazulene.
This variety was bred for drought tolerance and high chamazulene content, providing an extra sweet and floral scent.
It is also resistant to many pests and beneficial for companion planting in home herb gardens.
Tips From Our Gardeners
"This annual crop reseeds itself easily enough that I treat it like a perennial. Every year, one edge of the perennial border presents a mass of sunny, small daisy flowers. Where they are not welcome, they are easy to pull up."
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- Jerry Sawyer, True Leaf Market Writer |
Organic German Chamomile Seeds Per Package:
- 250 mg Packet - Approximately 1,700 Seeds
- 0.25 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 50,000
- 1 oz - Approximately 200,000 Seeds
- 4 oz - Approximately 800,000 Seeds
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=======Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Matricaria chamomilla |
| Variety Type Color: | White flowers with yellow centers |
| Variety Type Flavor: | Sweet, floral scent with apple overtones |
Growing Info
| Hardiness Zone: | Annual 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 |
| Days to Maturity: | 60+ |
| Days to Germination: | 10-14 |
| Seeding Depth: | 0.25 inches |
| Plant Spacing: | 8-12 inches |
| Row Spacing: | 18 inches |
| Plant Height: | 18-24 inches |
| Growth Habit: | Upright |
| Soil Preference: | Well drained loam, prefers light sandy soils |
| Temperature Preference: | Cooler 35-70 F |
| Light Preference: | Full Sun |
Other
| Direct Sow: | Yes |
| Start Indoors: | Yes, 4-6 weeks before transplanting |
| Plant Width: | 12-15 inches |
| Deer Resistant: | Yes |
| Germination Temperature: | 65-75 F |
| Pests and Diseases: | Resistant to most pests, has acaricidal properties against mites such as Psoroptes cuniculi |
| Climate Tolerance: | Heat tolerant, drought tolerant, prefers moderate humidity |