Chamomile, also called Matricaria chamomilla, is a small herb from the Asteraceae family.
It is one of the most consumed herbs in popular medicine because it is known for its multiple benefits on the body.
Its flowers are white and appear in summer.
Chamomile seeds are tiny and fine, yellow in color.
Its foliage is fine and very aromatic.
It can be used for its benefits on the body.
This herb is also useful for treating many ailments.
For internal use, prepare an infusion of this herb by putting, depending on taste and cases, four to eight flowers per cup.
Take two to four cups a day, preferably after meals.
The ideal time to sow chamomile seeds is from April to the end of May.
Prepare a box of fine potting soil, then sow chamomile seeds on top without burying them.
Water gently by spraying, then leave the crop in a place where the temperature will be at least 20°C.
Germination is rapid, it will generally begin one to two weeks after sowing.
Once germinated, transplant the seedlings directly into the garden in a sunny location.
Harvest the first flowers from June to October.
The vegetative cycle of chamomile is very short, so it is possible to grow several crops per year.
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