German Chamomile Heirloom Herb Seeds

Fill your herb garden with delicate white daisies and a sweet, apple-like fragrance. German Chamomile produces small flowers with golden yellow centers above finely divided foliage, bringing an airy cottage-garden feel to raised beds, borders, and herb plantings. Its aromatic flowers are traditionally harvested and dried for herbal tea.

Why Grow German Chamomile?

• Fragrant flowers: Enjoy an apple-like scent with fruity, pineapple-like notes.
• Classic tea-garden herb: Harvest open blooms for drying and traditional herbal infusions.
• Delicate garden texture: White petals, yellow centers, and feathery foliage complement neighboring herbs.
• Self-sowing annual: Plants may produce new seedlings when flowers are allowed to set seed.
• Open-pollinated heirloom: Save seed from mature flowers for future plantings.

Planting and Growing

Surface sow in early spring, pressing the tiny seeds gently into moist soil. Seeds need light to germinate, so do not bury them. Keep the surface evenly moist while seedlings establish. Choose full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil.

For square foot gardening, grow 4 plants per sq ft, thinning crowded seedlings to provide airflow. Water regularly during establishment; mature plants tolerate some dry conditions. Fall sowing can also be used where local winter conditions permit.

Harvest and Garden Details

• Days to maturity: Approximately 55–65 days; growing conditions affect flowering time.
• Life cycle: Annual, with potential to self-sow.
• Flowers: Small white daisies with golden yellow centers.
• Light: Full sun to partial shade.
• Botanical name: Matricaria recutita.

Pick flowers when fully open. Spread them in a single layer in a warm, airy place out of direct sunlight to dry. Leave some flowers to mature if you want to collect seed or encourage volunteer seedlings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is German Chamomile a perennial?

No. It is an annual. New seedlings may appear from dropped seeds, rather than the original plant returning each year.

Should I cover the seeds?

No. Surface sow and gently press them into the soil, keeping them exposed to light and consistently moist during germination.

Can I grow it in a small herb garden?

Yes. Its branching growth and delicate flowers suit raised beds and herb borders. Thin seedlings so neighboring plants have room to develop.

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