Bombay Seeds German Chamomile Seeds
Grow Your Own Relaxing, Fragrant Chamomile Flowers
Discover the many benefits of German Chamomile Seeds with Bombay Seeds. Chamomile, renowned for its calming properties and fragrant white flowers, is a perfect addition to any herb garden. Often used for making soothing teas, chamomile can be grown easily at home to enjoy its health benefits, delightful aroma, and stunning beauty.
Benefits of German Chamomile
- Calming and Soothing: Chamomile is best known for its ability to promote relaxation and aid sleep.
- Digestive Health: Chamomile tea is commonly used to ease digestive discomfort, including bloating and indigestion.
- Skin Care: Chamomile has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, making it popular in skincare for soothing irritated skin.
- Pollinator-Friendly: Attracts bees and butterflies to your garden, enhancing biodiversity.
- Culinary Uses: Chamomile flowers are widely used to make herbal tea and in recipes for health and relaxation.
Specifications of German Chamomile Seeds
- Common Names: Chamomile, German Chamomile, Matricaria recutita.
- Sunlight: Requires full sun for best growth and flower production.
- Soil: Prefers light, well-drained, moderately fertile soil with a pH of 6.0 to 7.5.
- Watering: Water moderately; chamomile prefers slightly dry soil and should not be overwatered.
- Temperature: Best grown in temperate climates, with ideal temperatures between 18°C to 22°C.
- Germination Time: 7–14 days.
- Height: Typically grows 12–24 inches tall.
How to Grow German Chamomile
1. Sowing Instructions:
- Start seeds indoors 4–6 weeks before the last frost or directly sow in the garden after the last frost.
- Sow seeds 1/8 inch deep and lightly cover with soil.
- Space seeds 12 inches apart to allow for optimal growth.
2. Growing Tips:
- Chamomile thrives in a sunny location with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day.
- Water sparingly, as chamomile prefers dry to moderate soil conditions.
- Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continued flowering throughout the season.
- Use organic compost to enrich the soil and promote healthy growth.
3. Blooming Season:
- Chamomile typically blooms in early summer, producing small, white daisy-like flowers with a yellow center.
Precautions for Growing Chamomile
- Watering: Avoid overwatering, as chamomile prefers slightly dry conditions and can suffer from root rot in soggy soil.
- Soil Health: Ensure soil is well-drained and not overly rich, as chamomile thrives in leaner soils.
- Pest Control: Chamomile is generally pest-resistant, but ensure good air circulation to prevent fungal issues.
Chamomile Names in Different Languages:
- Hindi: कैममील का बीज (Chamomile ka Beej)
- Marathi: कैममील बीज (Chamomile Beej)
- Tamil: கேமமில் விதைகள் (Chamomile Vithaigal)
- Telugu: ఛామోమైల్ విత్తనాలు (Chamomile Vithanalu)
- Kannada: ಕ್ಯಾಮೋಮೈಲ್ ಬೀಜ (Chamomile Bija)
- Malayalam: ക്യാമൊമൈൽ വിത്തുകൾ (Chamomile Vithukal)
