{"title":"Chamomile seeds","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"chamomile-german-seeds","title":"Chamomile - German seeds","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChamomile German seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMatricaria recutita\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePack: 700 seeds, 5g\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGerman Chamomile is an annual herb of about 60cm, originating from Temperate Europe and Asia. Plants are multi-branched with feathery foliage and daisy-like flowers with yellow centres and white ray florets. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe part traditionally gathered is the flowers; they can be picked as soon as they bloom, use them fresh or dry them for later use. Chamomile is one of the oldest and best loved herbs of the cottage garden. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo make a herbal tea, place 1 tablespoon of fresh flowers into a cup and pour over boiling water, cover and steep for 5-10 minutes. When using dried flowers, use 1-2 teaspoons to a cup of boiling water. Strain before drinking. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tea can also be used as a rinse for blond hair to restore highlights. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn infusion of the flowers also makes a pleasant facial steam. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold as seed for home garden growing only. We do not sell this as a food, a tea, a herbal preparation or a medicine, we give no preparation or dosage instructions, and we make no health claim of any kind. Any historical information is offered as garden history only. 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The flowers grow on stalks and have yellow centres with white ray florets. Native to Western Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flowers are traditionally dried and brewed as a herbal tea. Roman chamomile is also grown as a low, apple scented lawn or path planting that releases its scent when walked on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoman Chamomile can be grown as a lawn but is not as hardy as normal lawn grasses and is best grown as a small patch that gets light foot traffic. Weeds need to be controlled, and regular mowing will keep them thick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoman Chamomile can be grown in full sun, but in warmer climates, summer prefers semi-shade, especially in hotter parts of the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold as seed for home garden growing only. We do not sell this as a food, a tea, a herbal preparation or a medicine, we give no preparation or dosage instructions, and we make no health claim of any kind. Any historical information is offered as garden history only. Seek advice from a qualified health practitioner before using any plant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Happy Valley Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Pack: 275 seeds","offer_id":45853808427320,"sku":"H-B026","price":2.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5g","offer_id":45853808460088,"sku":"BW-H-B026_5g","price":21.79,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/5416\/2522\/products\/chamomile-roman-seeds-611516.jpg?v=1700726455"},{"product_id":"golden-chamomile-kelawayi-seeds","title":"Golden Chamomile - Kelwayi seeds","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGolden Chamomile - Kelwayi - 200 Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnthemis tinctoria\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrighten up your garden with the carefree and attractive Marguerite daisy (Golden Chamomile - Kelwayi)! Blooming in cheerful yellow atop lacy foliage, this perennial is loved by pollinators like honeybees. Perfect for gardens with dry and poor soil, this undemanding plant originates from the Middle East's rocky steppes and dry grasslands and grows easily under the full sun. Reaching up to 90cm tall with blooms averaging 4cm in diameter, this plant is not only beautiful but also a fantastic traditional dye plant. Its golden yellow colour is perfect for textiles and crafting projects! Keep the beautiful show going from summer to fall by deadheading. Best of all, this plant easily self-seeds, ensuring a never-ending supply of stunning blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold as seed for home garden growing only. We do not sell this as a food, a tea, a herbal preparation or a medicine, we give no preparation or dosage instructions, and we make no health claim of any kind. Any historical information is offered as garden history only. 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The flowers are the part people grow it for, traditionally dried for tea, and the plant is a magnet for hoverflies and small beneficial insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSowing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurface sow the fine seed and press it down without covering, as it needs light to germinate. Germination takes 7 to 14 days. Thin to 15 to 20cm apart. Plants reach 40 to 60cm and will self seed happily once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to Sow - Australian Climate Zones\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCool \u0026amp; Mountain:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to March\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperate:\u003c\/strong\u003e August to April, best spring and autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubtropical:\u003c\/strong\u003e March to September\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTropical:\u003c\/strong\u003e April to July (cooler, drier months)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArid \u0026amp; Semi-arid:\u003c\/strong\u003e March to May and August to October\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow in full sun in free draining soil. Chamomile does better on lean ground than a rich bed, and heavy feeding just gives you tall floppy plants with fewer flowers. 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