Herb Of The Week - Chamomile - Growing

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I hope many of you can enjoy growing this lovely plant!

 

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Growing Tips and Advice

 

Two main types of chamomile exist: German Chamomile (Matricaria

chamomilla or Matricaria recutita) and Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum

nobile or Anthemis nobilis). The first is an annual that grows to about

2-3 feet, while the second is a perennial that grows to be about 4-12

inches. Both varieties of chamomile reseed themselves, so you don't need

to plant too often. Chamomile also enhances the growth of any nearby

plants. This herb also loves full or partial shade or sun and moist,

well drained earth.

 

To grow chamomile

 

If you going to grow from seed start in seed boxes. Scatter the

chamomile seeds and do not cover them with soil. Plant the seedlings out

4 inches apart. If you start with chamomile plants, plant them in your

garden only after the last frost. When they start to grow cut them back

to 15cm to encourage growth. As a lawn chamomile seldom needs cutting

and is beautifully fragrant.

 

Soil condition/position

 

Plant in fertile, well-drained, light soil 45cm apart for ordinary

plants and 15cm apart if you are making a lawn. Needs watering well in

dry periods. This herb likes to spread itself (sometimes rather easily),

so it doesn't favor containers.