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🌱 Chamomile (Organic)
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Chamomile is a gentle, calming herb known for its soothing tea, cheerful daisy-like flowers, and easy-growing nature. Whether used fresh or dried, chamomile supports wellbeing, biodiversity, and sustainable growing — ideal for home gardens, school projects, and community spaces.
Seed Information
- Plant Type Herb / Flower
- Organic Yes
- Growing Difficulty Easy
- Germination Time 7-14 Days
- Harvest Time 60-80 Days
- Best Season To Grow Spring, Early Summer, Autumn (UnderCover)
- SunLight Needs Full Sun
- Water Requirements Low To Medium
- Height Of Maturity 30-60 CM
- None GMO Yes
- UK Native No (Naturalized in the UK)
🌱 Chamomile (Organic)
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🌿 Growing & Care Guide
Chamomile is a gentle, soothing herb known for its apple-scented flowers, calming properties, and pollinator charm. Perfect for teas, wildlife-friendly gardens, and educational growing projects, it's a must-have for any sustainable herb patch.
🌿 Quick Facts
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Botanical Name: Matricaria chamomilla (German Chamomile)
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Type: Hardy annual (self-seeds readily)
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Sunlight: Full sun
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Height: 12–24 inches (30–60 cm)
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Spacing: 6–8 inches apart
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Germination Time: 7–14 days
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Harvest Time: Flowers ready in 6–10 weeks
🌞 How to Grow
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Sow Indoors 4–6 weeks before the last frost or direct sow outdoors in spring.
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Surface Sow: Press seeds lightly onto moist soil — they need light to germinate.
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Keep Moist until sprouted, then thin to 6–8 inches apart.
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Transplant Outdoors once frost risk has passed, into light, well-drained soil.
💧 Care Tips
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Watering: Moderate — let soil dry slightly between waterings.
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Soil: Prefers sandy or light soils; avoid overly rich ground.
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Feeding: Not needed — too much feed reduces essential oil content.
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Support: May need staking if tall or in breezy sites.
🌼 Growing Sustainably
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Pollinator Friendly: Flowers attract bees and beneficial insects.
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Self-Seeding: Allow some to go to seed for easy regrowth next year.
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Multi-Purpose: Ideal for teas, skincare, crafts, and calming remedies.
✂️ Harvesting
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Pick flowers when fully open but not yet fading.
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Harvest daily during peak bloom for best quality.
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Dry naturally in a warm, dark place with good airflow — do not wash.
Tip: Use fresh or dried in teas to aid sleep and digestion.
❄️ End of Season
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Let some plants go to seed and self-sow.
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Deadhead if you want to extend blooming through summer.
🌿 Calming, Beautiful, and Bee-Loved
At Urban Harvests Co, Chamomile is a symbol of peace, pollinators, and practical beauty. Grow it to calm the mind, nurture the garden, and support sustainable wellbeing. 🌼💚
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