How to save Chamomile Seeds
German chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) is a self seeding annual in Southern Ontario. To ensure it comes back each year saving seeds as a back up plan is key, and extremely easy.
How to collect chamomile seeds
Wait for the petals to lay back towards the stem, or fall off.
A this point, the yellow center will brown and begin to ‘flake’ apart when touched.
These little flakes are your seeds, collect and store in a paper bag.
Chamomile is one of my favourite plants for a kids bedtime garden. For more on a sleep assisting space check out this post.
It is my goal with Buying Thyme to connect the community to nature and practice sustainability practices so we can better our patch of the ecosystem. Our flowers invite you to slow down, savor simple joys, and celebrate the beauty of the seasons wherever you take them, but our blog teaches you how you can apply everything we have learned, on your own property! For our Southern Ontario specific gardening tips make sure to peruse our other blog articles here.
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