7-14 days




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Chamomile Seed Starter Grow Kit
BOTANICAL NAMEMatricaria chamomilla
USD 10.99
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Chamomile carries tiny apple-scented daisies you can dry for the classic calming bedtime tea.
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Full Sun to Partial Shade (4-6 hours daily)
65-75F
Check the directions supplied with your seed variety.
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Chamomile care, from seed onward.
- Botanical name
- Matricaria chamomilla
- Common names
- German Chamomile, Wild Chamomile
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Genus
- Matricaria
- Species
- M. chamomilla
Start growing
Direct sow on the surface (needs light to germinate). Thrives in full sun.
Growing with your kit
Surface-sowing in the Seeds In A Cup® planter is the key success factor for Chamomile.
Propagation
By seed.
Seasonal growth & harvest
Harvest flowers once they are fully open in mid-summer.
Growing conditions
Sunny fields and sandy or clay-heavy waste ground.
Weather & tolerances
Moderate drought tolerance; very cold hardy for an annual.
Pests & plant health
Aphids and mealybugs.
Plant safety
Safe; caution for those with Ragweed allergies.
Botanical features
An annual with feathery leaves and daisy-like flowers with white petals and yellow centers.
Varieties
‘Bodegold’, ‘Zloty Lan’.
Garden & everyday uses
Popular herbal tea for sleep and relaxation. essential oil for skin care
Native range & distribution
Native to Europe and Western Asia.
Conservation
Least concern.
Name origins
From the Greek ‘chamaimelon’ meaning earth-apple, due to its apple-like scent.
History
Used by ancient Egyptians to honor the sun and by Vikings as a hair lightener.
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How do I grow Chamomile from seed?
Moisten the included soil, sow your Chamomile seeds at the depth on the instruction card, keep the planter warm and bright under the humidity lid, and mist until they sprout. Full steps are in your kit.
How long do Chamomile seeds take to germinate?
Chamomile seeds typically sprout in 7-14 days at 65-75F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions.
Growing details are supplied in the Seeds In A Cup product catalog. Follow the instructions included with your specific kit.
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Botanical Profile: Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla)
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