🌼🍃 Chamomile – Matricaria chamomilla – Approx. 5,000 Seeds (0.5g)

Grow soothing and fragrant Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla), a beloved herb known for its delicate white flowers and calming properties. Chamomile is ideal for herbal teas, skin care, and adding a gentle floral touch to your garden. This easy-to-grow annual thrives in full sun and well-drained soil.

Usage:

• Harvest flowers for herbal tea and natural remedies

• Use dried chamomile for relaxation and skin treatments

• Attractive companion plant in herb and flower gardens

Sowing Time:

• Sow directly outdoors in spring after last frost or indoors 4–6 weeks before last frost

Germination Time:

• 7–14 days

Sowing Depth:

• Lightly cover seeds with soil (0.5 cm or less)

Soil Requirements:

• Well-drained, moderately fertile soil

• pH 6.0–7.5

Sunlight Requirements:

• Full sun (6+ hours daily)

Watering:

• Moderate watering; allow soil to dry slightly between watering

Plant Spacing:

• Thin seedlings to 15–20 cm (6–8 inches) apart

Harvest Time:

• Flowers ready to harvest 8–10 weeks after sowing

Hardiness Zone:

• USDA Zones 3–9

Other Benefits:

• Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies

• Natural insect repellent properties

• Easy to grow and maintain

• Great for tea lovers and herbal gardeners

Latin Name: Matricaria chamomilla