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About Chamomile

German chamomile is a self-sowing annual grown for apple-scented flower heads. Roman is a low perennial groundcover. This guide is for German, the tea crop.

When to Plant

Surface-sow indoors 6 weeks before last frost, or direct-sow after frost. Seed needs light.

How to Plant

Press seed onto moist soil; do not cover. Thin to 6–8 inches. Full sun to part sun. Average, well-drained soil. Water gently until established.

When to Harvest

Pick flower heads as they open, on a dry morning. Dry until crisp. Store flowers in an airtight jar away from sun. Leaves are not the crop.