Chamomile matricaria - Herbs
kr21 (Matricaria chamomilla)
Annual, if sown in August biennial plant for medicinal use or for tea. Grows to approx. 50 cm in height. Can be directly sown, but propagation and later transplanting in small clumps is highly recommended.
Variety-specific characteristics
| Lifespan | annual |
|---|---|
| Comment | good for pollinators |
| Temperature requirements | low |
| Matricaria chamomilla | |
| Nutrient requirements | low |
| Seed spacing in the row | 2 cm |
| Seed spacing between the row | 25 cm |
| Sowing depth | 0 cm |
Explanations
Bee-friendly: This plant has a good nectar or pollen supply, which is especially good for honey and wild bees, as well as other pollinating insects. There are 500 different kinds of wild bees alone. Some crops are best approached by specialists, others by generalists.