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German Chamomile: How to Grow It for Relaxing Herbal Teas
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German Chamomile: How to Grow It for Relaxing Herbal Teas

Matricaria chamomilla

Growing German chamomile: annual herb with white flowers and yellow centres. Full sun, sandy soil, perfect in herb gardens, pots and wildflower meadows.

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Characteristics

Scientific nameMatricaria chamomilla
Height20-50 cm
Sunlightpieno sole
Watermedia
Soilsabbioso drenante
Toxicitynon tossica
Growthveloce
Temperature5 a 28 °C
FloweringMay, Jun, Jul, Aug
IrrigationWater regularly but moderately, keeping the soil fresh without waterlogging; in summer every 2-3 days is usually enough.

German chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) is an annual herb with delicate white flowers and bright yellow centres, resembling small fragrant daisies. Grow it in full sun on sandy, well-drained soil — perfect in herb gardens, pots and wildflower meadows. Flowers are harvested for calming teas from May to August.

Flowering season

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Practical tips

Watering

Water needs: media — always check soil moisture before watering.

Position

Prefers pieno sole: provide the right light and rotate the plant for even growth.

Substrate

Recommended soil: sabbioso drenante. Refresh the substrate every 1-2 years.

Leaves

Dust the leaves with a damp cloth to support photosynthesis.

Feeding

Feed during the growing season (spring-summer) and stop in winter.

FAQ

When should I harvest chamomile flowers?
Pick the flowerheads in the morning when white petals are fully open and perpendicular to the yellow centre, before they bend back. Dry them in the shade in a well-aired place.
Does chamomile self-seed?
Yes, it is an annual that self-sows readily: if you let a few flowers go to seed at the end of the season, new seedlings will appear naturally the following spring.

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