Chamomile is one of the most familiar medicinal herbs, with a very long history of use. Chamomile is so easy to grow, and it's one of the most beneficial herbs. This aromatic herb has a long history of medicinal use dating back to Ancient Egypt. In addition to acting as a natural sedative, chamomile possesses antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. Chamomile add beauty to any garden and may have sedative qualities. Growing this aromatic herb in the garden is both useful and visually pleasing. Chamomile is a perennial herb with attractive flowers that are often used to make herbal tea, valued for its relaxing qualities.
The two most popular types of chamomile are Roman Chamomile (Anthemis nobilis) and German Chamomile (Matricaria recutita). Have somewhat similar properties.
If you’re growing chamomile, here’s a guide to help you when and how to harvest chamomile so that you can enjoy the perfect cup of herbal tea to relax!
How to Harvest Chamomile Flowers
Knowing when and how to harvest chamomile is the most important task in this activity because you need to obtain the most flavorful flowers to enjoy it’s real benefits and taste.
Once your chamomile plant is fully established, you can expect to harvest it every two weeks during its growing season. Ideally, you want to harvest chamomile when the whole bud has bloomed and the petals have taken their straight position. Harvesting chamomile flowers is so easy. Gently pinch the stem of your chamomile plant just below the flower head. Place your forefinger and middle finger under the head of the flower, between the flower head and the other pinched fingers, and pop the flower head off.
You have to harvest the whole head. Harvesting the heads encourages another flush of flowers and gives you the opportunity to take a second batch of flower heads later on.
If your chamomile plants are well grown, you’ll end up with a great number of flowers that you have to dry to store for later uses. That’s why proper storage is important.
Chamomile flowers can be dried and used to make relaxing and medicinal herbal teas. The tea can be very calming and act as a natural sedative.
My secret to make a great-tasting tea is using high-quality, pesticide-free chamomile flowers, from my garden. Under ideal growing conditions, the plants will bloom a few weeks after transplanting and will continue to produce flowers throughout the summer.
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Enjoy growing and harvesting chamomile, and don’t forget to share your questions and thoughts in the comments below!
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