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Seed Germination Kit

Chamomile Seed Starter Grow Kit

BOTANICAL NAMEMatricaria chamomilla

USD 10.99

100 in stock

Chamomile carries tiny apple-scented daisies you can dry for the classic calming bedtime tea.

GERMINATION7-14 days
SUNLIGHTFull Sun to Partial Shade (4-6 hours daily)

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Germination01

7-14 days

Light02

Full Sun to Partial Shade (4-6 hours daily)

Temperature03

65-75F

Hardiness04

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Chamomile care, from seed onward.

Botanical name
Matricaria chamomilla
Common names
German Chamomile, Wild Chamomile
Family
Asteraceae
Genus
Matricaria
Species
M. chamomilla
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Start growing

Direct sow on the surface (needs light to germinate). Thrives in full sun.

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Growing with your kit

Surface-sowing in the Seeds In A Cup® planter is the key success factor for Chamomile.

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Propagation

By seed.

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Seasonal growth & harvest

Harvest flowers once they are fully open in mid-summer.

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Growing conditions

Sunny fields and sandy or clay-heavy waste ground.

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Weather & tolerances

Moderate drought tolerance; very cold hardy for an annual.

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Pests & plant health

Aphids and mealybugs.

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Plant safety

Safe; caution for those with Ragweed allergies.

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Botanical features

An annual with feathery leaves and daisy-like flowers with white petals and yellow centers.

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Varieties

‘Bodegold’, ‘Zloty Lan’.

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Garden & everyday uses

Popular herbal tea for sleep and relaxation. essential oil for skin care

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Native range & distribution

Native to Europe and Western Asia.

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Conservation

Least concern.

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Name origins

From the Greek ‘chamaimelon’ meaning earth-apple, due to its apple-like scent.

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History

Used by ancient Egyptians to honor the sun and by Vikings as a hair lightener.

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How do I grow Chamomile from seed?

Moisten the included soil, sow your Chamomile seeds at the depth on the instruction card, keep the planter warm and bright under the humidity lid, and mist until they sprout. Full steps are in your kit.

How long do Chamomile seeds take to germinate?

Chamomile seeds typically sprout in 7-14 days at 65-75F when kept warm and evenly moist. Your guide lists the ideal conditions.

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Growing details are supplied in the Seeds In A Cup® product catalog. Follow the instructions included with your specific kit.

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