Matricaria chamomilla CHAMOMILE (50 seeds)

Wild chamomile, also known as German chamomile, is a small herb belonging to the Asteraceae family.
It is one of the most widely consumed herbs in traditional botanical practices.

Its flowers are white and appear in summer.

Chamomile seeds are gray, fine, and measure one millimeter in length.

Its foliage is delicate and highly aromatic.

Uses:

A Garden Ally:

Wild chamomile is an iconic aromatic plant, cherished for centuries for its characteristic scent and delicate yellow-centered flowers.
A hardy and vigorous species, it adapts well to both container and garden cultivation.
Beyond its aesthetic qualities, it plays an essential role in the garden by fostering biodiversity and attracting a wide variety of pollinators, making it an ideal companion for any vegetable patch.

Culinary Uses and Infusions:

Renowned for its aromatic richness, chamomile is a classic base for preparing sweet, fragrant infusions.
Highly prized for its mild flavor, it is traditionally consumed as a herbal tea to enjoy its floral aromas.
Its dried flowers are also used in culinary arts to infuse desserts or light dishes, offering an authentic and soothing taste experience.

Germination and Sowing:

• The most favorable period for sowing chamomile is from April until the end of May.
• Prepare a seed tray with fine potting soil.
• Sprinkle the seeds on top without burying them.
• Water delicately using a spray bottle.
• Keep the culture in a location where the temperature is at least 20°C. Germination is rapid; it generally begins one to two weeks after sowing.
• Once sprouted, transplant the seedlings directly into the garden in a sunny spot.
• Harvest the first flowers from June to October. Its vegetative cycle is very short, making it possible to have multiple crops in a single year.

Reproducible, untreated seeds.
Very simple to cultivate.
Generally self-seeds from one year to the next.
Very pleasant fragrance.