Seeds of Chamomile (Matricaria Recutita) - highly aromatic

• Flowering: With white flowers, blooming between May and September.

• Height: From 10 to 50 cm.

• Sunlight requirements: Constant sunshine.

• Soil type: Fertile drained soils.

• Cold hardiness: Highly cold resistance.

• Longevity: Chamomile is an annual herb.

• Recommended place: In a yard or garden or in a suitable container on the terrace.

• Optimal time for sowing: From February to April.

• Sowing depth: From 0.5 cm deep.

• Cultivation scheme: Leave 20 to 25 cm between the plants.

• Period of germination: From 7 to 14 days.

• Need of watering: Regularly without overwatering.

• Recommended fertilizers: No need for intensive fertilization.

• Packet/ seeds amount: 0.2 g.

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The seeds of the aromatic chamomile are part of the rich catalog of herbs and spices of our Online Catalog Semenata.ORG. They are always available to our many current and future customers.

Chamomile (Matricaria Recutita) belongs to the genus of annual and medicinal plants. It is also known as Chamomile, Matricaria chamomilla, field chamomile, wheat chamomile and magic grass.

Chamomile usually grows about 10 to 50 centimeters tall. The stem has many branches. The abundant medicinal flowers are piled on their tops.

In addition to its healing properties, this herb has an extremely strong aroma and is regularly used in aromatherapy in its dry form. It is included in various oils used to release stress.

Sow it from February to April and the flowering will start from the last days of July onwards.

The flowers of the chamomile herb are rich in essential oils and other beneficial substances such as matricin, azulene, hamazulene, phlinoid glycoside, herniarin, sterols. The herb has bitter and mucilaginous ingredients.

Chamomile grows the best in places with constant sunshine without shade. The herb loves heat. The optimal temperatures for it are from 20 to 30 degrees, advise the specialists from the team of our Online Catalog Semenata.ORG.

Chamomiles are not picky about soil quality. They need drained and at least slightly fertile soil.

You need about 30 grams of chamomile seeds for sowing 100 square meters. No need for intensive fertilization and excessive irrigation. Weed it often as it is not a fast growing species and weeds can slow down its development.

Sow the seeds about half a centimeter deep in the soil. Keep a distance of about 20 to 25 centimeters between the seeds.

Chamomile seeds germinate in 7 to 14 days after sowing. 

Pick the flowers after they have fully bloomed. The flowering is characterized by abundant white flowers. It happens from May to September, sometimes until October.

Chamomile is ready to harvest when it is in full bloom.

Don’t overwater it. The soil should not have excessively high moisture. Fertilization is necessary only if the soil is poor in nutrients, according to the data of Online Catalog Semenata.ORG.

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