Grow Your Own Calming Brew with German Chamomile!
 
Cultivate a patch of tranquility with our German Chamomile seeds! Each pack contains 500 seeds, providing you with an abundance of these delightful, daisy-like flowers. Perfect for brewing soothing teas or adding a gentle touch to your garden, all with FREE POSTAGE Australia wide.
 
Growing German Chamomile in Australia:
German Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) is an annual herb known for its delicate white flowers and sweet, apple-like scent. It's a popular choice for herbal teas and has been used for centuries for its calming and medicinal properties. It adapts well to various Australian climates, provided it receives adequate sunlight and well-drained soil.
 
Here's how to successfully grow German Chamomile in your Australian garden:
Step 1: Sowing Your Seeds German Chamomile seeds are tiny and require light for germination, so surface sow them directly onto prepared soil. You can either scatter them thinly over a prepared garden bed or into pots. Ensure the soil is well-draining. Gently press the seeds into the soil surface, but do not cover them with soil. In Australia, the best time to sow is early Spring (around September-October in most regions) after the last frost, or in Autumn (March-April) in warmer, frost-free areas for an earlier Spring bloom. Keep the soil consistently moist with a fine spray, but avoid waterlogging.
 
Step 2: Germination & Early Care Germination typically occurs within 7-14 days, though it can sometimes be a bit slower. Once seedlings emerge, continue to keep the soil moist but not soggy. German Chamomile thrives in full sun to partial shade. Ensure your seedlings receive at least 4-6 hours of sunlight daily. Once the seedlings are a few centimetres tall, thin them out to about 15-20 cm (6-8 inches) apart to allow for proper air circulation and growth.
 
Step 3: Ongoing Care & Harvesting German Chamomile is relatively low-maintenance once established. It prefers well-drained soil and doesn't require heavy feeding. Water regularly, especially during dry periods, but allow the top layer of soil to dry out between waterings.
Flowering typically begins about 60-90 days after sowing. The small, white, daisy-like flowers are ready to harvest when the petals are fully open and curved back slightly. Pick the flower heads gently by hand or use small scissors. Harvest frequently to encourage more blooms throughout the growing season. The more you pick, the more flowers the plant will produce!
 
Plant Size:
Height: Up to 30-60 cm (1-2 feet)
Width: Up to 30 cm (1 foot)
 
 
Uses: The dried flowers of German Chamomile are primarily used to make a soothing and aromatic herbal tea, known for its calming properties that can aid sleep and digestion. It can also be used in potpourri, as a gentle skin wash, or as a companion plant in the garden to deter certain pests.