How to Grow Roman Chamomile

Roman chamomile (Anthemis nobilis) may be a small plant but it packs a number of big, useful aspects as an herb. Long used in teas, sachets and soaps, chamomile has antibacterial and antifungal capabilities, is an antispasmodic and is known to effectively battle candidiasis. The tea is commonly taken to help reduce stress. This perennial plant -- which resembles miniature daisies -- is often a standard in medicinal herb gardens as well as in home kitchen and herb gardens. Growing the plant is relatively simple, from seed, cuttings or plant divisions.

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Instructions

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  Choose your seed. Make sure it's the perennial appropriately named Roman chamomile. German chamomile is an annual.
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  Work your soil in the planting area. This should be an area that gets full sunlight and has good drainage. Prepare the soil by digging it up, turning it and loosening clumps of sod. Remove weeds and large stones. Add amendments such as pine straw or compost to enrich the soil.
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  Moisten the soil thoroughly. Then broadcast the seed. Sprinkle the planting area lightly again with water. The best time for planting is after the last frost of spring.
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  Keep the ground moist but not puddled for a week or two. As plants emerge, thin them to about every 6 or 8 inches. They'll grow into full plants within a month or two.
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  Add mulch around the plants to retain moisture. Use decomposed compost to fertilize periodically, or follow the directions on a box of organic fertilizer. Harvest as desired.

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