Description
About This Plant
Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) is a delicate, bushy annual herb known for its small white flowers with a calming scent. Widely used in herbal teas and natural remedies, chamomile is prized for its relaxing properties and is also used for skin care and mild digestive support. It’s a low-maintenance plant with both culinary and wellness benefits.
Perfect for Hydroponics & Smart Indoor Gardens
Chamomile adapts well to hydroponic systems and smart gardens thanks to its modest space and soil requirements. In a smart indoor garden, you can grow chamomile year-round, with optimal light and hydration ensuring healthy, fast development. Hydroponics may accelerate growth and flower production compared to traditional outdoor growing.
Features
- Botanical Name: Matricaria chamomilla
- Seed Weight: 0.3g
- Light Requirement: Full sun
- Plant Spacing: 5 cm between plants, 20 cm between rows
- Growth Habit: Compact, bushy annual herb
- Soil Needs: Grows well in most soil types
- Best Uses: Herbal teas, natural remedies, calming infusions, skin care
- Growing Environments: Outdoor beds, indoor pots, hydroponic gardens, smart indoor systems
Sowing & Harvesting Info
Sowing (Traditional): Sow directly outdoors in May. Thrives even in average soil conditions.
Sowing (Smart Garden): Sow any time of year indoors with automated watering and lighting.
Harvesting: Regular picking of flowers encourages new blooms. Harvest flowers when fully open for best aroma and effectiveness.
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