Planting Methods and Key Techniques for German Chamomile

Scientific name Matricaria recutita

Also known as golden chamomile

Family Asteraceae

Classification annual herb

Plant height about 50-80 cm

Seed germination 10-14 days

Maturity time 60-65 days

Flowering season summer

Flower color white with yellow center

This variety is an improved variety from traditional German chamomile; its flower diameter is twice as large as traditional German chamomile, and its essential oil content is also twice as high.

It has an apple-like fruity aroma; its origin comes from Greek, meaning "apple of the ground," also called "apple of the earth." The Egyptians revered German chamomile as the first among all herbs and used it in sacrifices offered to the sun; ancient Greek rural doctors also used it as a prescription, and it ranks among the most commonly drunk herbal teas by Europeans. Breweries also use it to add aroma to beer. Beauty salons abroad often serve guests German chamomile tea before beauty treatments to help guests relax.

Fragrance: the taste is pungent with a slight grassy note and the aroma of apples.

Cultivation: full sunlight, good ventilation, and well-drained sandy loam or deep, loose loam are best. Direct seed sowing, 2-3 seeds per hole, plant spacing 15-25CM, fertilize once every 2-3 months, water thoroughly; the plants grow larger and more luxuriant, which is favorable for growth.

Efficacy: aids sleep, relieves stress and anxiety, diuretic, softens the skin, aids digestion, can reduce headaches, helps sleep, soothes the mood, and improves allergic skin. Since ancient times, German chamomile has been regarded as an herb with excellent calming and soothing effects.