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German Chamomile Seeds

$4.25 USD
$4.25 USD
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German Chamomile Seeds

$4.25 USD
$4.25 USD
Sale Sold out

German Chamomile Dried Herb & Tea Heirloom Seeds
Matricaria recutita
Listing is for 1 packet which is a scoop of a lot of seeds, at minimum 50 seeds

🎥Watch my video tutorial on how to grow chamomile from seed to harvest: https://youtu.be/CNCw7z_KjE4

I love growing my own chamomile to dry the fragrant flowers to make my a calming tea. I harvest the flowers as soon as the petals are fully opened. The flowers are very fragrant reminiscent of fruity apples. I place picked flowers on a paper plate to dry for a few weeks before storing. Annual flower. 

There are two types of chamomile, German and Roman. German is an annual and has a branching out habit. Plants get taller at about 24 inches. Roam chamomile is a perennial and grows more bushy and compact staying at about 12 inches tall. Both are used in the same way and have similar fruit apple fragrance.

Follow me on social media because I talk a lot about the same seed varieties I sell here in my shop and gardening tips. IG, YT, and TikTok: jerrasgarden.

Ideal Growing Conditions

Sun: Chamomile likes full sun but in areas with extreme heat, its best to plant them in a spot that gets bright morning sun with some afternoon shade. 

Water: Allow the soil to dry out a little bit in-between watering.

Soil: Anything grows great in soil rich in organic matter, but chamomile is a wild flower so it doesn't need the best of soil to thrive. It does need soil that has good drainage because it is  susceptible to root rot. 

Fertilizer: Do not fertilize chamomile as this will encourage lots of leafy growth instead of flowers. 

When & How To Sow Seeds: For a spring crop, direct sow seeds after your last spring frost date. For a fall crop, or if you are located in a mild winter climate, direct sow seeds when you start planting your fall garden, or at minimum 4 months before your first winter frost date. To direct sow, sprinkle a few seeds over the soil surface in a sunny location because these seeds require light to germinate. Press the seeds down so they make contact with the soil and gentltly water them in. 

Germination: 10-14 days

Days To Maturity: Around 2-3 months after direct sowing the seed

How & When To Harvest: For the best chamomile harvest, pick flowers daily in the morning after the dew dries, when petals are fully open and flat. Pinch just below the flower head, avoiding the stems to prevent bitterness in your tea. Frequent harvesting encourages more blooms, while letting flowers go to seed signals the plant to stop producing. With regular picking, you can enjoy a harvest lasting several weeks or even months.

Common Diseases: Chamomile also doesn't have too many disease issues. But in humid or wet conditions they can get leaf spot, powdery mildew, or anthracnose. Spray with 1 cup of hydrogen peroxide per gallon of water on the stems and leaves below the flowers to clean and disinfect. 

Common Pests: Chamomile generally has few pest problems, with aphids being the most common due to its tender leaves. A small aphid presence is usually fine and can even attract beneficial insects like ladybugs. However, if new growth wilts or flower stems droop from heavy infestations, treatment is needed. Since the flowers are harvested for tea, avoid spraying them directly—first harvest the blooms, then hose off aphids and apply insecticidal soap only to the stems. Alternatively, plant plenty of chamomile to ensure a good harvest, as you'll need many flowers if you're aiming to dry enough for long-term use.

🎥Watch my video tutorial on how to grow chamomile from seed to harvest: https://youtu.be/CNCw7z_KjE4

Shipping Information

SEEDS

  • Seeds can be shipped to states within the USA. No shipping to outside of the USA is available.
  • Orders ship within 1-3 business days, not including weekends, holidays, or delays caused by natural disasters.
  • If my local USPS/UPS office is closed, for example due to inclement weather like a hurricane or snow storm, then I resume shipping the very first day they re-open.
  • I am not open to the public so shipping is the only option.
  • Seeds are shipped in bubble mailers to ensure that they are not pushed through roller machines which can crush the seeds. For this reason, I do not ship in a plain envelope.
  • Seeds will be shipped with no planting instructions to keep seed costs low to the buyer. Germination and plant care information is included in the description. I encourage each gardener to research specifics on how to be successful growing them. I also have lots of information on my TikTok, Instagram and YouTube channel all under the account name jerrasgarden. I started this shop to share my love of certain seed varieties and spread the knowledge of gardening. Please contact me if you can't find information or have additional questions.

PLANTS & RHIZOMES

  • I can only ship live plant products within the USA.
  • I only use USPS Priority or UPS shipping if an order contains live plant products. This is to ensure they are not in transit for a long period of time.
  • Orders with plants will ship the following Monday after the order was placed.  This is to ensure live plant products have the longest stretch of week days while in transit, and don't get stuck in the post office over a weekend or holiday. If Monday is a holiday, then we cannot ship, and orders are held to ship the next Monday.
  • If there is inclement weather, such as snow storms or hurricanes impacting shipping routes, I will hold from shipping orders until routes have cleared. I am located in Florida and frequently get impacted by hurricanes during hurricane season. I resume shipping as soon as my local post office opens back up or the inclement weather has passed. 

DELIVERED BUT NOT FOUND

  • If there is an issue with your delivery, like tracking says "delivered" but you cannot find your package, contact your local USPS office immediately as they should be able to help you locate the package. Or wait a few days, as customers have reported back to me that the package shows up a few days later even though it says "delivered". I am not responsible for packages that are lost or stolen.
  • If it has been a full 7 days after tracking says delivered, and the pakage still has not shown up or arrived, please email me at info@jerrasgarden.com so I can engage the help of USPS/UPS with locating the package. Do not wait more than 14 days after delivery to let me know because then USPS/UPS cannot really help. If the lost package is reported to me beyond 14 days after delivery - I cannot help and I will not ship a replacement. 

Refunds & Exchanges

Refund & Return Policy
All sales are final once an order has shipped. Due to the nature of live plants and seeds, we do not accept returns or offer refunds once items have shipped, except in the limited circumstances outlined below.
Seeds: Since there are many factors beyond our control that affect germination and growing success—including climate, soil conditions, watering, and care—no refunds or exchanges are offered on seeds once they have shipped. All seeds sold are fresh, viable, and the same seeds we use in our own personal garden.
Live Plants: Live plants are non-refundable and non-replaceable. Orders containing live plants are typically shipped the following Monday or Tuesday after the order is placed, and we are unable to hold plant orders for shipment at a later date.
Cold Temperatures: If you are located in a cold climate, please be aware that during the winter months we are not responsible for cold damage during transit or delays caused by winter storms or severe weather. To help reduce the risk of cold damage, we recommend placing plant orders during times of the year when temperatures in your area are warm enough for safe shipping.
Many of our customers are located in warm or tropical climates, where we are able to ship plants year-round. Because we ship a high volume of orders, we do not have the ability to filter or hold orders based on the destination’s weather conditions or climate. For this reason, it is the customer’s responsibility to consider their local weather and growing conditions before placing an order for live plants.
USDA Garden Zones: Customers are responsible for selecting plants that are suitable for their growing conditions. Each plant listing includes information about the recommended growing conditions and USDA garden zones, and we cannot guarantee success if plants are purchased for areas outside of their recommended zones.
We gladly offer a replacement if a plant arrives dead upon delivery.

To be eligible for a replacement:

  • You must contact us within 24 hours of delivery
  • Email info@jerrasgarden.com
  • Include clear photos of all plants in the order, including packaging if possible

Reports made after 24 hours of delivery will not be eligible for a refund or replacement. We are unable to replace or refund plants reported outside of this timeframe, as plant health after delivery is influenced by factors out of our control such as handling, environmental conditions, and care once received.

Shipping Issues

We are not responsible for lost, delayed, or damaged packages caused by USPS or UPS once the package is in the carrier’s possession. Shipping carriers are responsible for transit-related issues.

DELIVERED BUT NOT FOUND

  • If there is an issue with your delivery, like tracking says "delivered" but you cannot find your package, contact your local USPS office immediately as they should be able to help you locate the package. Or wait a few days, as customers have reported back to me that the package shows up a few days later even though it says "delivered". I am not responsible for packages that are lost or stolen.
  • If it has been a full 7 days after tracking says delivered, and the pakage still has not shown up or arrived, please email me at info@jerrasgarden.com so I can engage the help of USPS/UPS with locating the package. Do not wait more than 14 days after delivery to let me know because then USPS/UPS cannot really help. If the lost package is reported to me beyond 14 days after delivery - I cannot help and I will not ship a replacement. 

By placing an order, you agree to this refund and replacement policy.

PLEASE CONTACT ME WITH ANY ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS OR ISSUES VIA EMAIL: INFO@JERRASGARDEN.COM

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