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When to Plant Chamomile Seeds?

Chamomile features small, broad, white petals radiating from soft, yellow flower centers. With its delicate features and apple-like scent, herb novices might mistake it for a smaller version of the common daisy. But these little flowers aren't just decorative. They can also be a valuable medicinal herb for your garden.

  1. Planting Chamomile Outdoors

    • Chamomile loves moist, well-drained soil and plenty of warm, bright sunlight. Since they can't stand frost or extreme cold, plant chamomile seeds outdoors after the threat of frost has passed. Night temperatures should fall no lower than about 60 degrees Fahrenheit when you plant. Late April to late May, depending on your climate, should provide the necessary warmth and light for your seeds to sprout. Simply sprinkle the chamomile seeds on top of prepared soil. Do not cover them.

    Starting Indoors

    • Seedlings started indoors and then planted outdoors in the spring often yield a longer blooming and growing time than seeds started outdoors. This happens because seeds started in a warm seed flat perceive the growing season as being longer than it actually is. Start chamomile seedlings in early March. Fill a seed flat with rich potting soil and sprinkle the seeds on top of the soil; don't cover the seeds with soil. Stretch clear plastic wrap over the flat and set it in a warm, very sunny window. Chamomile requires sunlight to germinate.

    Types

    • Two types of chamomile exist; both require the same basic care and environment. The first type, Roman chamomile, grows only about 4 inches high and works well as an edging plant or a ground cover. It also looks charming when planted in small planters or terrariums. German chamomile, the second type, can grow as high as 3 feet tall. These plants work well interspersed within a rose garden or other tall plants. Since the flowers are so small, German chamomile can look a bit sparse when planted on its own.

    Chamomile Tea

    • According to Herbs 2000, chamomile tea is a soothing anti-inflammatory. Drinking the tea may help relieve muscle tension and headaches and help you relax before going to bed. It can also be used as a soothing wash on skin irritations or on hair as a natural bleaching agent. (It is not a treatment for serious or chronic ailments, however; always consult your doctor if symptoms are serious or prolonged.) Harvest fully-opened chamomile flower heads by snipping and dry them in brown paper bags for several weeks. Steep about 1 tsp. of the flowers in 8 oz. of hot water to make the tea.

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