Description
German Chamomile is Matricaria recutita, the common chamomile grown for tea. This feathery-leaved annual makes upright mounds 15-20 inches tall and white and yellow blooms in 60-70 days.
Sow on the surface, seeds need light to germinate. Provide 60-70ºF soil and sprouts come in 10-14 days. Space 8-12 inches apart in full sun and average well-drained soil, then harvest open flowers fresh or dried for tea.
Features
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Apple-like flavor and fragrance for tea
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Attracts bees and beneficial insects
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Self-seeds and suits compost planting
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Light: Full sun
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Harvest: When flowers are in full bloom
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Spacing: 8-12 inches apart
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Life cycle: Annual
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Packet size: 800 seeds
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Sowing depth: Surface sow, needs light
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Botanical name: Matricaria recutita
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Days to sprout: 10-14 days
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Soil temperature: 60-70ºF
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Seller: Seed & Bulb















