An upright annual, not a ground cover, like the Roman variety Chamaemelum nobile. Chamomile tea made from the flowers of this variety is very popular in Europe as an aid to digestion. Also used as a hair rinse for lightening hair colour.
Maturity 65 days from transplant.
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Matricaria chamomilla or Matricaria recutita
| OPTIMUM SOIL TEMP FOR GERMINATION | DAYS TO GERMINATION | HEIGHT | DISTANCE APART TO PLANT SEEDLINGS | WHEN TO SOW | NUMBER OF SEEDS PER PACKET | PREFERRED GROWING METHOD | BEST USE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18-24 | 10-14 |
75cm
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15cm
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1.2 | 1000 |
Transplant
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Medicinal Plant
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KEY to WHEN TO SOW |
1 Early Spring | 2 Late Spring & Early Summer |
3 Late Summer & Early Autumn |
