Matricaria recutita Seeds (German Chamomile)

German Chamomile (Matricaria recutita), also known as chamomile or wild chamomile, is a herbaceous annual plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It typically reaches a mature height of 15-60 cm, with a delicate and feathery foliage that is deeply lobed. The plant produces daisy-like flowers with yellow centers and white petals. German Chamomile is widely distributed in temperate regions and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 3-9. It is often cultivated for its medicinal properties, especially its flowers which are commonly dried and used to make herbal infusions. Matricaria recutita seeds can be obtained for propagating this plant.

Growing Matricaria recutita from Seed

• Growth cycle: Perennial
• Watering: Medium
• Sunlight: Full Sun
• Suitable climates: Arid, Highland, Humid Continental, Humid Subtropical, Mediterranean, Semiarid, Subarctic, Tundra
• Where to grow: Outdoors
• Flower color: White

Germinating German Chamomile Flower Seeds

To germinate Matricaria recutita seeds, sow them in well-draining soil mix, lightly cover with a thin layer of soil, and keep the pots or trays consistently moist. Maintain a temperature of around 70-75°F (21-24°C) and provide bright indirect sunlight.

We source all of our Matricaria recutita seeds from a small greenhouse facility based in southeastern Maine and store them in a dark, temperature-controlled environment before shipment. You’ll find that our fresh German Chamomile seeds are much easier to germinate than the mass-produced packets of flower seeds found in stores! If you have any trouble growing German Chamomile seeds, we’re happy to send you additional gardening tips. In the (unlikely) event that your Matricaria recutita seeds do not germinate at all, we’ll give you a full refund, no questions asked.

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