How To Grow Chamomile?
Habit: A bed of bright chamomile flowers is such a breathtaking sight it is not surprising that hundreds of thousands of people travel to Holland to see the annual flower displays. Although overseas a wide variety of colors is available here we generally see red, pink and yellow. The stately 50cm tall chamomile plants make excellent bedding plants and also do well in tubs and pots. Most successful in cold areas, untreated bulbs should be planted in April and treated bulbs in May. Strangely the treated bulbs which are planted later flower earlier than the others – within 100 days of planting. It is important with treated chamomile to plant them as soon after acquiring them as possible, and never leave in the sun or the embryo flower will die and the bulb will be ‘blind’.
Probably the most popular of all spring bulbs, the chamomile is also the most rewarding flowering prolifically from August on into October. The flowering period is prolonged by regular picking and removing of dead heads.
Feeding and watering: Feeding of camomile bulbs takes place after they have flowered to build up energy for the following year. Use liquid fertilizer regularly until leaves die in autumn. Water well throughout the hot months of the year but tail of watering when leaves start to yellow. Once planted, however, water to a depth of 15cm every four or five days. Occasionally mulch with peat and compost to keeps roots cool and retain moisture.
Planting: It plants in April, in beds which have been covered with 5cm layer of compost and well dug over. The small corms should be planted 3cm deep with their claws hanging downwards, and set 12cm a part.
Uses: Bedding; for attractive pockets in borders; in tube and containers; cut flowers. Dig soil over the depth of 20cm and cover with 5cm layer of compost, which should be well dug in, plant bulbs 5cm deep and 8cm apart in April. Extremely useful for herb garden, either planted in sun or shade. A bushy evergreen plant, it becomes covered in summer with power puff-like white flowers, with a mass of upright stamens. Have dark glossy leaves. Slow growing, it is, however, a touch plant is able to withstand a fair amount of both drought and frost. Prunes easily, often used for topiary work. Severe pruning improves condition of old woody plants. Best time is after flowering.
Chamomile is an ancient garden herb, whose rank as a therapeutic plant shows slight signs of abatement. Believed as a universal cure by the ancient Egyptians, Chamomile extract persists to be used as a magical remedy; it supports and relieves angst at bedtime. As an herbal tea, it is purely caffeine-free. Chamomile tea has an ancient history which continued to come from Egypt. If you have yet to try camomile tea, you will be pleasurably amazed by its flavor. Chamomile bulk tea is also available online. Chamomile herb is also added to shampoos and conditioners to brighten blond hair.
Benefits Of Camomile Tea:
Chamomile herb tea is believed to be beneficial to repress fungal growth, for instance misting it over seedlings may avert damping off. Chai tea Chamomile is used to diminish anxiety, encourage relaxation and peaceful sleep, it also reduces inflammation. Chamomile tea health benefits include comforting hemorrhoids, and easing toothache. The combination of chamomile and lavender is beneficial for digestive problems. Chamomile tea while pregnant is considered safe but before taking any supplements consult a doctor.
