German Chamomile Matricaria chamomilla

German Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) is a hardy annual herb grown for tisanes and light dessert flavouring. It prefers full sun to light shade and moist but well-drained humus-rich soil, reaching about 30–60 cm. Harvest in pick flowers when fully open for the best flavour and aroma.

  • Sun: Full sun to light shade
  • Soil: Moist but well-drained humus-rich soil
  • Watering: Keep evenly moist while establishing
  • Harvest: Pick flowers when fully open
  • Difficulty: Easy

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