Chamomile
Matricaria chamomilla
History
Chamomlie has its history dating back to egyptians and greeks scholar. the ebers papyrus in an anchent eptyian wrting that covers its use in menstration and the greek hippocrates wrote about it fever and headache relief. IT has remain a popular tea through out the world and is still used as an herbal remedy.
Growing conditions
Sunlight
Needs atleast 8 hours of direct sunlight
full sun encouages flowering
Temperature Range
60F-70F
Established plants can tolerate up too 100F
Soil Conditions
Sandy Loam soil.
Water
1 to 2 inches of water per week.
hardy plants are drought tolerant but dont skip waterings
Nutrients
10-10-5 for vegitation
5-10-10 for flowering
pH
6.0-7.0
Plant care
Sowing Seeds
Sow seeds on the surface and gently press them in. keep soil moist while sowing. Sow in place to avoid disturbing the roots.
Germination
Seeds can take 7 to 14 days to germinate
Once the plants have sprouted space them out 2 to 4 inches apart. keep soil moist to allow for plants to establish themselves.
Pruning
Remove any leggy over growth to help with air flow and to keep the plant healthy.
Remove any dead flowers and cut the stem back to encourgae new flower growth.
Harvest
If harvesting for the greens cut back the plant before the flowers begin to develop, they will make the greens more bitter.
If takeing flowers wait for the flowers to fully bloom. If the petals have started to fall off that is okay but avoid dead heads.
Growing Tips
Once the plants are established you can cut back on watering allowing the top soil to dry out between waterings.
Garden plotter quick facts
Spacing
10" to 16"
Water needs
Moderate
Sunlight
Full Sun
A warm-season crop producing juicy red fruits.
