German Chamomile Seeds

Start German Chamomile seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost, or direct sow them in spring once the soil has started to warm. Sow the seeds about 1/4 inch deep and keep the surface evenly moist with a light mist, as tiny seeds shift fast, and once they move too deep, germination slows down. In warm soil, around 68–86°F, you can expect sprouts in 7–14 days. After seedlings establish, thin them to about 8–12 inches apart to ensure good air circulation. Plants can also branch instead of crowding each other.

Chamomile plant seeds grow best in full sun, though it tolerates partial shade. For steady flowering, give it soil that drains well; soggy ground causes more trouble here than a dry spell ever will. Once established, Chamomile is fairly drought tolerant, so do not water it constantly. Water when the top 2 inches of soil are dry. That simple habit prevents weak growth and keeps roots reaching downward instead of loafing near the surface.

German Chamomile seeds for planting are one of the easier herb seeds. The plants can reseed, so one good patch often helps the next season if you let a few flowers mature. Harvest begins about 65 days after sowing, when the flower heads are ready and the petals start to bend back. Pick regularly to encourage new bloom. Otherwise the plant puts all its efforts into seed production. Dry the harvested blossoms for tea, tinctures, extracts, or home skincare work.