Chamomile is one of the most popular herbs. It is most commonly used as a relaxing tea, but has many other uses. The tiny daisy-like flowers of German chamomile are less than an inch wide, growing on long, thin, light green stems. It can reach up to 3 feet high. German chamomile is native to Europe, north Africa, and some parts of Asia.
Plant in full sun to partial shade in ordinary garden soil, spacing each cluster of seedlings 8-10 inches apart. Water regularly until the roots establish, then let soil dry a little between watering.
German Chamomile is an annual herb which will reseed each year. Harvest flowers when they are fully open, then let dry in a cool, ventilated area. Store dried flowers in an airtight container. To make tea, pour 1 cup of boiling water over 2 - 3 heaping Tbs. of dried flowers, steep 10 - 15 minutes.
Plant in full sun to partial shade in ordinary garden soil, spacing each cluster of seedlings 8-10 inches apart. Water regularly until the roots establish, then let soil dry a little between watering.
German Chamomile is an annual herb which will reseed each year. Harvest flowers when they are fully open, then let dry in a cool, ventilated area. Store dried flowers in an airtight container. To make tea, pour 1 cup of boiling water over 2 - 3 heaping Tbs. of dried flowers, steep 10 - 15 minutes.
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