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Chamomile from seed
Matricaria chamomilla
- Sowing depth
- surface
- Days to germinate
- 10 to 14 days
- Light
- Needs light: press onto the surface
- Before sowing
- Nothing needed
- Spacing
- 8 in (20 cm)
Sowing
German chamomile is an annual; sow in spring and press seed onto the surface. Roman chamomile is a perennial (Johnny's).
Care and transplanting
Pick flowers when the petals start to fold back; dry flat.
Problems
Floppy plants in rich soil; chamomile prefers poor ground.
Saving seed
Plants self-sow readily; dry heads for seed.