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Aster
Chamomile
German chamomile is an annual that prefers well-drained sandy loam around pH 6.0–7.0 and only modest fertility. Avoid rich nitrogen feeding, keep seedlings evenly moist, and pick flowers frequently to extend the harvest.
- Sun
- Full sun to light shade
- Water
- Moderate moisture; well-drained soil
- Spacing
- 8 in
- First harvest
- 60–90 days
Tips
- Surface-sow tiny seeds and press them into moist soil without burying them.
- Water gently until seedlings root, then water at the soil line when the surface starts drying.
- Skip fertilizer in reasonably fertile soil and pinch leggy shoots to encourage branching.
- Pick open flower heads on a dry day and dry thoroughly before storage.
- Avoid if allergic to ragweed or related asters; check with a clinician before medicinal use or if taking medication.
Wild foraging safety
This plant is often found growing wild. Never eat a wild plant unless its identity has been confirmed by a qualified local expert, and never rely on a single source — including this app, photos, or AI tools — to identify it. Many edible plants have toxic look-alikes, and some parts or preparation stages may be unsafe. When in doubt, don't eat it.
Good companions
Cabbage, Onion
Keep apart from
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