Chamomile

The daisy like flowers of Matricaria recutita are used for teas. It is reported to be a good companion plant to onions and is said to improve the crop yield.  This variety is also known as German Chamomile: it has a fragrance that conjures fresh straw and is often used for its aromatic properties.  Annual.

Price for 100 seeds

This variety is part of our naturally nurtured range, the seed comes from an organic source

SPRING: surface sow using a grit/peat compost mix, then lightly cover with perlite.  Provide bottom heat until germinated.   Pot on until large enough to harden off, plant out after all frost danger has passed.

SUMMER – don’t let plants dry out.  

AUTUMN – cut back to encourage good new growth and give them a final feed.

WINTER – dig up old plants

USES:

EDIBLE:

• The leaves are can be made into a tea infusion - although Peter Rabbit was given Chamomile tea, excessive amounts are not recommended.

AROMATIC

• A very good choice for adding to pot pourri or using in a herb pillow
• German Chamomile has a fragrance that conjures fresh straw
  

OTHER

• Please Note: we do not promote the medicinal use of plants – guidance and information should be sought elsewhere.
• German Chamomile is reported to have medicinal properties
• Medicinal uses include calming and soothing skin, maintaining skin health and promoting skin healing.  Also an aid to digestion and support of IBS.  Said to have anti-inflammatory, pain relieving, antibiotic, anti-bacterial, and sedative properties.  Calming for menstrual and menopausal difficulties.
• German Chamomile contains the chemical chamazulene, this gives the essential oil its deep blue color

CAUTION: you should not consume Chamomile Matricaria recutita (also known as German Chamomile) whilst pregnant