{"product_id":"german-chamomile-heirloom-seeds","title":"German Chamomile, Heirloom Herb Seeds","description":"\u003ch1\u003eGerman Chamomile Heirloom Herb Seeds\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eFill 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Grow German Chamomile?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrant flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enjoy an apple-like scent with fruity, pineapple-like notes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassic tea-garden herb:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest open blooms for drying and traditional herbal infusions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelicate garden texture:\u003c\/strong\u003e White petals, yellow centers, and feathery foliage complement neighboring herbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-sowing annual:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plants may produce new seedlings when flowers are allowed to set seed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-pollinated heirloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e Save seed from mature flowers for future plantings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Growing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSurface 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor square foot gardening, grow \u003cstrong\u003e4 plants per sq ft\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHarvest and Garden Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 55–65 days; growing conditions affect flowering time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual, with potential to self-sow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small white daisies with golden yellow centers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMatricaria recutita\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePick 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs German Chamomile a perennial?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It is an annual. New seedlings may appear from dropped seeds, rather than the original plant returning each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShould I cover the seeds?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Surface sow and gently press them into the soil, keeping them exposed to light and consistently moist during germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a small herb garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Its branching growth and delicate flowers suit raised beds and herb borders. Thin seedlings so neighboring plants have room to develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePacked and shipped by Box Garden Seeds LLC — heirloom seeds grown without GMOs, selected for your garden's success.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Box Garden Seeds LLC","offers":[{"title":".01 mg \/ 200+ Seeds","offer_id":41712265691270,"sku":"TLM\/A4-200-85-426-29","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/3330\/files\/il_fullxfull.7610599816_ohrg.jpg?v=1770127893","url":"https:\/\/bgseedsllc.com\/products\/german-chamomile-heirloom-seeds","provider":"Box Garden Seeds LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}