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Should You Fertilize Your Chamomile Plants?

Gardening Guide: The Gardener’s Guide to Growing Chamomile - All You Need to Know About Growing, Harvesting, Preparing, and Cooking With Chamomile

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Should You Fertilize Your Chamomile Plants?

By Norann Oleson

Small chamomile flower in compost.

Small chamomile flower in compost.

You don’t need to fertilize your plants once they’re established. You can prepare the planting area by adding a half inch of organic compost to the soil about two weeks before you plant. Beyond that, forget about it. Like other herbs, chamomile is one of those plants that does better when you don’t fuss over it. If you over-fertilize, you’ll actually wind up with fewer flowers.

The only exception is container-grown chamomile. In that case, add a liquid organic fertilizer to your watering can for your weekly watering. But even so, you want to be careful not to overdo it. Don’t fertilize seedlings until they’re three months old. Some seasoned herb growers suggest you use only half the amount of fertilizer recommended on the label.

It’s a case of less is more, so don’t overthink the fertilizing. Just keep an eye on the plants; if they look a little droopy or a little sparse, you can give them a little fertilizer boost. Once you see how the plants respond, you can adjust your fertilizing from there.

Do you fertilize your chamomile plants? What type of fertilizer do you use? How often do you fertilize? Please tell us exactly how and when you fertilize your chamomile plants.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Curator’s Corner
  • Introduction
  • Feature Articles

  • Types of Chamomile Plants
  • Choosing to Grow Chamomile from Seeds or Seedlings
  • Growing Chamomile in Open Land, in Containers, or in Raised Beds
  • Starting with the Right Soil for Your Chamomile Plants
  • The Right Sunlight for Your Chamomile Plants
  • Should You Fertilize Your Chamomile Plants?
  • How—and When—to Water Your Chamomile Plants
  • Companion Planting with Chamomile
  • Diseases That Affect Chamomile
  • What to Do About Pests that Can Harm Your Chamomile Plants
  • Harvesting Your Chamomile
  • Drying Your Chamomile
  • What Else Can You Do with Chamomile?
  • Essential Tools and Equipment for Growing Chamomile
  • Plant Profiles

  • Roman Chamomile
  • German Chamomile
  • Recipes

  • Chamomile Fizz
  • Vanilla Chamomile Marshmallows
  • Chamomile Rice Pudding with Tea-Infused Golden Raisins
  • Strawberries with Chamomile-Infused Cream
  • Dairy-free Chamomile Latte
  • Chamomile Tea Using Fresh Chamomile
  • Additional Articles

  • Nutrition Facts about Chamomile
  • Home Remedies & Health Benefits of Chamomile
  • Resources about Chamomile
  • Chamomile Glossary
  • Related Articles

  • How to Grow Herbs For Tea in Your Kitchen
  • How to Harvest Chamomile and Dry it for Tea
  • The Gardener’s Guide to Growing Chamomile—All You Need to Know About Growing, Harvesting, Preparing, and Cooking With Chamomile

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