Sowing: Sow seeds indoors in March or April. Sow two seeds in individual peat pots or other containers, barely covering seeds with 1/8 inch starter mix. Place pots in a plastic seed flat with no drainage holes. Carefully pour warm water into the flat. The moisture will soak up from the bottom. Keep in a warm room and provide lots of light.
Germination: You need to be patient with chamomile because it take 14-21 days to germinate. Just when you think you did something wrong, the sprouts will break the surface of the soil.
Ed’s Special Advice: Chamomile flowers can be harvested and used fresh or dried. The Chamomile flowers will self seed, so deadhead and keep them trimmed back, if that is not desired. Roman Chamomile is a vigorous, low growing perennial, so is perfect to grow as a decorative ground cover. Roman Chamomile or “true chamomile” grow well in garden beds or containers as well. It also makes a great companion plant, repelling some insects and other pests from your vegetable garden during spring and summer. Roman Chamomile herbs give off a floral sweet scent and have an apple flavor that is calming and therapeutic for its’ aromatic benefits.
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