Question 1

How do I plant German Chamomile seeds?

Accepted Answer

German Chamomile seeds need light to germinate, so surface sow them on moist soil and press gently without covering. Keep consistently moist until germination occurs in 7-14 days. You can direct sow after last frost or start indoors 3-4 weeks early.

Question 2

When should I harvest German Chamomile flowers?

Accepted Answer

Harvest chamomile flowers when fully open, preferably in mid-morning after dew has dried but before the heat of the day. Pick flowers individually or cut stems with multiple blooms. Regular harvesting encourages more flower production throughout the season.

Question 3

How is German Chamomile different from Roman Chamomile?

Accepted Answer

German Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) is an annual that grows 1-2 feet tall and produces more flowers, making it ideal for tea production. Roman Chamomile is a perennial groundcover that stays shorter. German Chamomile has higher chamazulene content and a sweeter, more floral fragrance.

Question 4

Can German Chamomile tolerate drought?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Once established, German Chamomile is surprisingly drought-tolerant. Water regularly during the first few weeks after planting to help roots establish, then reduce watering. Mature plants handle dry conditions well, though consistent moisture produces more abundant blooms.

Category: Pollinator Plant Seeds

Pollinator Plant Seeds

German Chamomile Seeds / Matricaria chamomilla

Grandpa Ott Purple Morning Glory / Ipomea purpurea

Heavenly Blue Morning Glory / Ipomea tricolor

Holy Basil / Tulsi / Ocimum sanctum

Indian Blanket Flower Seeds / Gaillardia pulchella

Love-in-a-Mist Seeds / Nigella damascena

Mammoth Grey Stripe Sunflower Seeds / Helianthus annuus

Meadow Blazing Stars / Liatris ligulistylis

Mexican Sunflower Seeds / Tithonia Rotundifolia

Moonflower Seeds / Ipomea alba

Plains Coreopsis Seeds / Coreopsis tinctoria

Purple Coneflower Seeds / Echinacea purpurea