Chamomile Flower Seeds Packet

1. Medicinal & Herbal Uses:

• Chamomile is widely used to make calming teas, tinctures, and essential oils.
• It has anti-inflammatory, digestive, and sleep-promoting properties.
• Helps with indigestion, anxiety, and skin irritation when used topically.

2. Ornamental Gardening:

• Adds beauty and fragrance to herb gardens, flower beds, and borders.
• Roman Chamomile serves as an attractive ground cover in garden pathways.

3. Pollinator Support:

• Chamomile flowers provide nectar for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
• Encourages beneficial insects that help control garden pests.

4. Companion Planting:

• Helps deter pests when planted near vegetables like cabbage, onions, and cucumbers.
• Improves the health of surrounding plants by attracting beneficial insects.

5. Culinary Uses:

• Chamomile flowers are edible and can be used in herbal teas, syrups, and baked goods.
• Fresh flowers can be infused into honey, butter, and desserts.

Light:

• Prefers full sun to partial shade.
• Grows best with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.

Soil:

• Thrives in well-drained, sandy or loamy soil.
• Prefers soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH (5.6-7.5).
• Tolerates poor soil conditions but benefits from organic matter.

Watering:

• Requires moderate watering; soil should be kept evenly moist but not soggy.
• Once established, chamomile is drought-tolerant and needs little supplemental watering.

Temperature & Climate:

• Hardy in USDA Zones 3-9.
• Prefers cooler temperatures for germination and early growth.
• Can tolerate light frost but may struggle in extreme heat.

Fertilization:

• Generally does not require fertilization.
• If soil is poor, a light application of compost or diluted organic fertilizer can be beneficial.

Mulching:

• Apply mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
• Helps regulate soil temperature in hot climates.

Deadheading & Pruning:

• Harvest flowers regularly to encourage continuous blooming.
• Cut back plants after flowering to promote bushier growth.

Disease & Pest Prevention:

• Ensure good air circulation to prevent fungal diseases.
• Watch for aphids, spider mites, and whiteflies.
• Use neem oil or insecticidal soap if necessary.

Pests:

• Aphids – Treat with insecticidal soap or neem oil.
• Slugs & Snails – Use organic deterrents or hand-pick them off plants.

Diseases:

• Powdery Mildew – Ensure good air circulation to prevent fungal issues.
• Root Rot – Avoid excessive moisture and plant in well-drained soil.