{"product_id":"chamomile","title":"Chamomile","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDescription\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChamomile (Matricaria Recutita) flowers bloom into little white flowers with yellow centers, looking similar to mini daisies. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe chamomile flowers sit on top of long thin stems that shoot up anywhere from 15 to 60cm long. The German chamomile flowers give off a strong, herbal and sometimes pungent scent. While the Roman chamomile flowers are described as having a sweeter, almost fruity scent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChamomile flowers are a great addition to your garden as a \u003cstrong\u003ecompanion plant, pest repellent\u003c\/strong\u003e or simply just for their beauty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEasy To Grow From Seed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlthough not all flowers are \u003cstrong\u003eeasy to grow from seed\u003c\/strong\u003e, chamomile is an exception.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs well as this, it \u003cstrong\u003ereadily reseeds\u003c\/strong\u003e itself, meaning it will grow back year after year all on its own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChamomile seeds need sunlight to germinate, so insure you spread them close to the surface of your soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent Companion Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChamomile is \u003cstrong\u003enaturally antibacterial and antifungal,\u003c\/strong\u003e so it is the perfect plant for companion planting. Plant them around your fruit trees to prevent fungal infections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChamomile is \u003cstrong\u003eespecially beneficial around brassicas\u003c\/strong\u003e (broccoli, kale, cabbage, etc.), onions, beans, and cucumbers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanting chamomile around other herbs like basil, rosemary and mint will increase their oil production, making them more potent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChamomile Is A Great Insect Repellent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn conjunction with being a companion plant, chamomile\u003cstrong\u003e helps to attract beneficial insects and\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e pollinators\u003c\/strong\u003e to your garden\u003c\/span\u003e. Hoverflies, beneficial wasps, ladybugs, and honey bees are all attracted to chamomile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChamomile has also been \u003cstrong\u003eknown to deter mosquitoes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChamomile Is A Green Mulch And Good For Compost\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChamomile is high in nutrients and grows large amounts of greenery, making it a \u003cstrong\u003egreat mulch\u003c\/strong\u003e for the surface of your soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimply cut the plant down at the end of the season and spread it it across the surface as the soil as a natural mulch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDue to its high mineral content, compost is a \u003cstrong\u003egood addition to your compost pile.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChamomile Tea Can Be Used In The Garden\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrew chamomile tea and use it in a spray bottle to spray as a \u003cstrong\u003enatural insecticide\u003c\/strong\u003e for unwanted bugs like aphids, without repelling pollinators such as bees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHow To Use\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeason\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e15-25°C\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGerminate \u003c\/strong\u003e7-10 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSow: Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 20 x 20 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e:  10 - 12 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 15cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productinfo\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSummer\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productinfo\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExposure\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Part shade to full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Growing Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChamomile grows best in cool conditions, however can tolerate part shade to full sun conditions. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChamomile prefers dry soil and is a drought tolerant plant, needing only to be watered in periods of prolonged drought.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid using too much fertilizer with your chamomile plants as this will lead to few and weakly flavoured flowers and foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChamomile is for the most part unaffected by pests making it a good plant for companion planting, as its strong scent keeps pests away. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntercropping\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pair with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/tags\/?tag=Tomatoes\" title=\"Tomato Options\"\u003etomatoes\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/tags\/?tag=Capsicums\" title=\"Capsicum Options\"\u003ecapsicums\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/broccoli-green-sprouting\" title=\"Broccoli\"\u003ebroccoli\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/strawberry-milan-f1\" title=\"Strawberry Milan F1\"\u003estrawberries\u003c\/a\u003e to deter pests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrop Rotation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Use as companions or rotate after heavy feeders. 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