Roman Chamomile Herb Seed

Product ID:881.11881
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Roman Chamomile Chamomile
    Roman Chamomile Chamomile

Quick Facts

Latin Name

Chamaemelum nobile

Days To Maturity

Days To Maturity

Average number of days from seeding date to harvest, within a specific crop group. If a transplanted crop: average number of days from transplant date. Not sure if crop is direct-seeded or transplanted? Check the Growing Information box for details. If crop can be both direct-seeded or transplanted, days to maturity refers to direct seeding. Days to maturity for all flowers and herbs is calculated from seeding date.

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60 - 65 Days

Life Cycle

Life Cycle

Plants can be Annuals (single growing season), Perennials (grow year after year), Tender Perennials (grow year after year in warmer climates; and in some cases when given special protection in colder climates), or Biennials (require two years to mature).

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Perennial

Hybrid Status

Hybrid Status

Hybrid: The offspring of a cross between two or more distinct parent lines, usually of same species, and selected for improved traits.
Open-pollinated: A non-hybrid variety that can reproduce itself in kind, demonstrating relatively stable traits from one generation to the next.

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Open Pollinated

Roman Chamomile Herb Seed

Product ID:881.11881

Aromatic perennial ground cover tolerates light foot traffic.

Low-growing, spreading plant with creeping rhizomes. Has similar uses for teas and medicine as annual chamomile varieties, but produces fewer blossoms.

Specs:

  • Packet: 200 seeds
  • Avg. 189,000 seeds/oz

Quick Facts

Latin Name

Chamaemelum nobile

Days To Maturity

Days To Maturity

Average number of days from seeding date to harvest, within a specific crop group. If a transplanted crop: average number of days from transplant date. Not sure if crop is direct-seeded or transplanted? Check the Growing Information box for details. If crop can be both direct-seeded or transplanted, days to maturity refers to direct seeding. Days to maturity for all flowers and herbs is calculated from seeding date.

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60 - 65 Days

Life Cycle

Life Cycle

Plants can be Annuals (single growing season), Perennials (grow year after year), Tender Perennials (grow year after year in warmer climates; and in some cases when given special protection in colder climates), or Biennials (require two years to mature).

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Perennial

Hybrid Status

Hybrid Status

Hybrid: The offspring of a cross between two or more distinct parent lines, usually of same species, and selected for improved traits.
Open-pollinated: A non-hybrid variety that can reproduce itself in kind, demonstrating relatively stable traits from one generation to the next.

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Open Pollinated

DAYS TO GERMINATION:

10-14 days.

SOWING:

Transplant (recommended): Tamp the seeds into the soil mix or just barely cover with soil; the seeds require light to germinate. Transplant to the garden in the spring when soil temperatures reach at least 45°F (7°C). Space plants 8-12" apart in rows that are 24" apart.
Direct seed: Direct seed shallowly; seeds require light to germinate. Plant 2-3 seeds per inch. Thin to clusters of 2 or 3 plants every 12".

LIGHT PREFERENCE:

Sun/Part Shade.

SOIL REQUIREMENTS:

A slightly acidic to neutral garden soil with good drainage.

PLANT HEIGHT:

10-16".

PLANT SPACING:

8-12".

HARDINESS ZONES:

Zones 5-8.

HARVEST:

Gather leaves and flowers when in full bloom. Use fresh, or dry in a place out of direct sunlight and with good ventilation. Stir periodically over several days until dry.

SCIENTIFIC NAME:

Chamaemelum nobile

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