Chamomile Seeds (Organic)

Chamomile is a charming and versatile herb celebrated for its daisy-like flowers and gentle aroma. The small, white blooms with sunny yellow centers are suited to making fragrant herbal teas, tinctures, and sachets. Thriving in full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil, Chamomile is easy to grow and matures in about 60-70 days. The compact plants grow to about 12-18 inches tall, making them suited to garden beds, borders, or containers. This hardy annual reseeds easily, ensuring continuous blooms throughout the growing season.

Variety Details

• Botanical name: Matricaria recutita
• Plant type: Annual
• Growth habit: Low Growing
• Crop category: Herb
• Kitchen profile: Chamomile is a charming and versatile herb known for its daisy-like flowers and gentle aroma.
• Recorded feature: Open-Pollinated
• Product format: Seed packet with a separately listed bulk option

Sowing & Growing

• Soil Temperature: 55-65°F
• Planting Depth: 1/8"
• Germination: 14-21 Days
• Height At Maturity: 20"-30"
• Sun/Shade: Full to Partial Sun
• Spacing After Thinning: 6"
• Days to Maturity: 60-70

Match Chamomile to the light, soil, and temperature information recorded for the species. Some herbs are direct sown, while others benefit from a protected start or species-specific pretreatment, so retain the packet for reference. Keep seed media from drying during establishment without leaving it saturated. Once plants are growing, harvest modestly so foliage remains for continued development. Assign perennial herbs a long-term location, and consider containers for species with a spreading habit.

Regular harvesting of the flowers encourages fresh growth and a steady supply for drying or fresh use.

Chamomile is a favorite for gardeners seeking a low-maintenance herb with both beauty and functionality.

Annual An attractive herb with small white, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers and finely-cut foliage.

Both the flowers and foliage, when dried, are used for tea.

Before sowing Chamomile, review the packet alongside the current product details and note any range in temperature, germination, or maturity. Ranges reflect biological and seasonal variation rather than a fixed promise. Label each planting with its date and location, then compare emergence, growth, and harvest with local weather. This record is useful for succession plantings and for deciding whether the crop fits better into an earlier or later seasonal window.

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