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HERBS: Treat yourself to fresh herbs right from your garden! The difference when home grown is impressive! All are excellent for adding distinctive flavor to meat, and fish dishes, gravies, soups, salads and vegetables. They are fun to grow and make an attractive garden addition!
German Chamomile
Matricaria recutita
Medicinal
18-30 in. Tender Perennial/Hardy Perennial
A delight for your eyes, taste buds and overall well being. Used medicinally for hundreds of years. The flower buds when dried make a tea that promotes digestion and calms nerves and stomachs. It is delicately scented and as a companion plant, it can enhance the growth of cucumbers, onions and most other herbs. Start plants indoors 3-4 weeks before last frost date. Sow seeds on soil surface and keep moist. To make tea, pick when buds are about to open, or flowers are at their peak of bloom, and dry for a wonderful drink.
Planting Depth: Surface
Soil Temp. for Germ.: 55-60 degrees F
Days to Germ.: 4-8
Plant Spacing: 4-6"
Days to Maturity: 70-80
Full Sun,
Moderate Water
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