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The Gardener’s Guide to Growing Chamomile

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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Curator’s Corner: The Gardener’s Guide to Growing Chamomile

Get a glimpse inside our Chamomile Collection, where our Editorial Director Norann Oleson reviews everything you need to know about growing your own chamomile.

By Norann Oleson

Norann Oleson, Editorial Director of Food Gardening Network

Welcome to the marvelous world of growing your own chamomile!

This little daisy of a flower packs a real punch—flavorful and full of compounds that can help you unwind for a good night’s sleep or sooth your skin.

Chamomile plants are almost set-it-and-forget-it. They are drought-tolerant and can withstand benign neglect. Harvesting the flowers is a breeze, and these plants will keep coming back for more, year after year.

In this collection’s Introduction, we’ll give you some history of chamomile that reaches back to ancient Egypt. Then we’ll give you botanical basics so you can see where chamomile fits in the edible flower universe. We’ll also tell you about some members of the daisy family that you’re better off avoiding. Then, in our Feature Articles, learn about the specifics of getting chamomile settled in your garden, your herb patch, or even your container garden. Get the details on growing chamomile from seed, preparing the soil, and keeping an eye out for pests and disease.

In Plant Profiles, you’ll find that there are really only two key species of chamomile that home gardeners grow—and one of them can do double duty as a filler between patio stones or even serve as a substitute for grass in low-traffic areas of your lawn.

There are some varieties of chamomile unique to certain parts of the United States, and even more in other parts of the world. If you’ve had experience growing any of those varieties, please let me know by commenting below.

After all, we’re here to learn, share, and grow as we plant, nurture, harvest, and savor the fruits (and herbs, and vegetables) of our labor!

One of the most enjoyable parts of the Food Gardening Network is the assortment and range of delicious Recipes for preparing our featured foods. Chamomile is more than just tea. You’ll probably want to try all these recipes.

From a delicious variation on a breakfast theme to a bedtime cuppa, these recipes will give your taste buds a treat and may inspire you to try something new.

Then get ready to get the skinny on the Nutrition Facts about Chamomile to see beyond the tea bag. Our Home Remedies & Health Benefits of Chamomile will give you some idea of the versatility of the little daisy-like flower. Learn about chamomile’s potential healing properties as a tea, an oil, a skin cream, and more.

We’ll give you a list of Resources to make growing, harvesting, and drying your chamomile as hassle-free as possible.

Finally, a Glossary at the end of this collection includes a list of terms and concepts, just in case you need a reminder.

Now, take a deep breath, and get ready to savor the flavor and fun of growing your own chamomile!

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  • Roger S. December 5, 2022

    Hi Norann, thanks for the article on Chamomile, which i have added to my favourites. I live in North West Wales, (UK), on the island of Anglesey in fact, A beautiful but cool environment with lots of strong winds and a salt laden air. I planted chamomile in a patch of rough ground which separated two paths of concrete driveway about 15 years ago. It flourishes between April through September and provides the most heavenly aroma as we walk on it during the warmer months. This seems to encourage it to grow and spread with vigour. The variety I planted was Trenegue, a non-flowering variety which has a Laos habit but beautiful scent. I have recently introduced the roman variety into a patch of herb garden and that seems to enjoy it too. I will look to planting more next year around the minarette apple, cherry and plum trees in our medium sized garden. Regarding care. I find that weeds and grass seeds are prone to grown and hide in the chamomile but I generally spend a day or two during the year on my knees, gently teasing the unwanted visitors out. The slugs like to live in my chamomile drive, i used to be annoyed but they don’t do much harm and, well, that’s nature and we should share it to celebrate our creator, shouldn’t we?

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    • Norann O. December 5, 2022

      Hi Roger,

      Thank you for sharing. I can smell the Chamomile as I read your comment. Sounds like you have a lovely garden. I am glad you found our information on Chamomile so helpful. Happy Gardening!

      Norann

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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

  • Vanilla Chamomile Marshmallows
  • Chamomile Rice Pudding with Tea-Infused Golden Raisins
  • Chamomile Fizz
  • 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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