Chamomile

Chamomile has so many uses in the garden. These cheerful blooms can be used as a cut flower or filler, an edible accent or as an herb for making homemade tea. I always designate a raised bed in our kitchen garden for chamomile not only for all its uses but for the pollinators too.

Planting: Start your seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before your last frost date. Do not cover the seed as they need light to germinate. 60-70 days to maturity

Harvesting: It is best to harvest stems for cut flowers during the coolest time of the day. For all other purposes, blooms can be harvested when flowers are fully open.

100 seeds per packet

Latin name: Matricaria recutita

Annual, requiring full sun

Spacing: 9”

Height: 24" - 28”