Q&A for How to Grow Chamomile

Heat 8 oz of water, then place 3 to 4 tablespoons of chamomile into a tea bag and pour the boiling water over the teabag. Allow it to steep for 5 minutes. To add a different flavor, add a sprig of mint to your teapot.

It depends on the type of chamomile. The Roman chamomile is a perennial while the German chamomile is just an annual.

It is best to allow them to germinate indoors, and then transplant them outside right after the last frost.

It takes about 1 to 2 weeks for the chamomile seed to sprout. It will take longer for the plant to reach maturity.

Don't worry if you don't have a sprinkler. You can easily water the seedlings by hand using a watering can.

I imagine that chamomile can be grown in a tropical country. Chamomile needs sun to produce lots of flowers. (In the shade, it produces very few flowers.) In fact, you might be able to get chamomile to grow year round. A problem you might encounter is the high humidity, which could cause some problems with fungus on the leaves and stems. If you have a garden, try sprinkling some seeds on a small, sunny patch of moist soil. You don't need to cover the seeds with soil; they need sunlight to sprout. As with most herbs, they don't need rich soil to thrive.

Roman chamomile, a perennial plant, can be grown from cuttings. German chamomile, an annual, is not a good candidate for cuttings.

Chamomile is an excellent companion plant, along with other herbs such as basil, dill, chives, and even lavender. Many of these herbs pair specifically with certain vegetables to enhance their flavor, and chamomile may do this for onions.

Chamomile may struggle to grow in tropical climates, as it doesn't do too well in extremely high heat. It also doesn't thrive in soaking soil, preferring it to be well-drained.

12 inches in diameter for one plant (they need quite a lot of space to be successful).