Umuthi Chamomile (Edible Flowers) Seeds
Umuthi Chamomile (Edible Flowers) Seeds
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Umuthi Chamomile (Edible Flowers) Seeds produce a soft drift of daisy-like blooms with a gentle apple scent and a light, floral taste. Easy to grow after the last frost in loamy, well-drained soil, chamomile flowers steadily with regular picking and attracts bees to the garden. Edible petals are lovely in salads, bakes and summer drinks, and the dried heads make a calming evening tea.
♡ Why we love it: Quick to establish, generous with blooms and beautifully fragrant. A true edible ornamental that lifts plates, fills borders and invites pollinators, all from a small patch.
Size: 5 grams.
Uses
- Grow edible flowers for salads, cakes and summer cordials
- Dry flower heads for a gentle herbal tea
- Pollinator-friendly filler for veggie beds and borders
- Fresh posies and table garnishes
Benefits
- Fragrant, apple-like blooms with edible petals
- Attracts bees and other beneficial insects
- Suits full sun and well-drained garden soils
- Easy for beginners and lovely for children's gardens
How to use
- When to sow: After last frost
- Position: Full sun; loamy, moderately rich, well-draining soil (neutral to slightly acidic)
- Sowing: Sow 0.5 cm deep; space plants 15-30 cm apart
- Water: Moderate; allow soil to dry out slightly between waterings
- Germination: 7-14 days in suitable temperatures
- Harvest: 8-10 weeks from sowing when blooms are fully open; pick regularly to encourage more flowers
Storage
Store seeds in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight. Reseal after opening.
Ingredients
Chamomile (Chamomilla recutita) Seeds
Country of Origin: Varies by batch.
For your safety
- Seed for cultivation; not for consumption
- If using petals in food, harvest fresh, unsprayed blooms and rinse gently
- Individuals sensitive to daisy family plants should use with care
- Keep out of reach of children and pets
