Is German chamomile an annual or perennial?
German chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) is an annual, but it self-sows so freely that a patch usually returns on its own each year.
When and how do I plant chamomile seeds?
Sow directly after the last frost or start indoors a few weeks early. Scatter the tiny seeds on the surface without covering them, since they need light; seedlings appear in about 7 to 14 days.
How much sun and space does chamomile need?
Grow it in full sun to part shade in average, well-drained soil, spacing plants about 6 to 8 inches apart.
How long until chamomile flowers?
Chamomile is quick, usually blooming within about six to eight weeks of sowing, and it keeps producing flowers over a long season.
How do I harvest chamomile for tea?
Pick the flowers when fully open, ideally in the morning, snapping the heads from the stems, then dry them in a single layer. Harvest often for more blooms.
What is German chamomile used for?
Its dried flower heads make the classic cup of chamomile tea, and the blooming plants are also a favorite of bees and beneficial insects.
Q: “What is your shelf life? What conditions to store?”
You can easily store it for 3 years.
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