German Chamomile (Matricaria)
Matricaria chamomilla
Aromatic annual herb with delicate, feathery foliage and small white flowers with yellow centres. Matricaria is used for making soothing tea, infusions and decoctions. Unpretentious, grows easily on any soil and often self-seeds to replenish the garden.
Stages of growth
Planting calendar
How to care
Moderate soil moisture before sowing
- •Matricaria seeds are very fine, no stratification needed
- •Water the bed a day before sowing
- •Do not cover seeds with soil — they germinate in light
Difficulty growing
Suitable for beginners. Minimal maintenance, error-resistant.
Growing conditions
Soil preparation
Planting parameters
💡Preparation Tips
- •Dig the bed to a depth of 25-30 cm
- •Add compost or humus (5-10 kg per m²)
- •If necessary, adjust pH with lime or peat
Frequently asked questions(5)
Matricaria can be sown in spring (March-May) or autumn (September-October) directly in open soil. For early flowers, sow in March through seedlings. With autumn sowing, plants overwinter and bloom in early spring.
Yes, matricaria tolerates winter sowing well. Sow in October-November on frozen soil. Seeds will undergo natural stratification and produce healthy seedlings in spring.
Matricaria prefers moderate moisture. Water 2-3 times per week, but avoid waterlogging. In hot weather, you can water more frequently (every other day). Soil should be slightly moist but not waterlogged.
On fertile soil, matricaria grows without fertilization. If needed, fertilize every 2-3 weeks with balanced fertilizer (10-10-10). During flowering, use fertilizer with high phosphorus content (10-20-20).
Harvest flowers at full bloom in dry weather, early in the morning. Dry in bundles in a shaded, well-ventilated place or on screens at 20-25°C for 7-10 days. Store in glass containers in a dry place for up to 2 years.
Benefits and nutrition
Benefit information coming soon
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