{"product_id":"herb-chamomile-common-non-gmo-heirloom-seeds","title":"Herb Chamomile Common 1000 Non-GMO, Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #006400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Chamomile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e brings the familiar beauty of white daisy-like petals and golden centers to a garden that is as useful as it is inviting. This non-GMO, heirloom herb combines cheerful flowers with fragrant blossoms valued for mild floral teas, chilled infusions, and delicate flavor accents in homemade syrups and desserts. Plant it among culinary herbs, tuck it into a cottage-style border, or enjoy it in a well-drained container where the flowers are easy to admire and harvest. Picture gathering a small basket of fully open blossoms on a dry morning, setting some aside to dry for later, and steeping a fresh harvest for a simple cup of tea with lemon and honey. Leave some blooms on the plants for visiting bees and other beneficial insects, giving your planting a role beyond the kitchen. Whether you are creating a dedicated tea garden or adding a useful flowering herb to an existing bed, Common Chamomile offers a satisfying connection between growing, harvesting, and enjoying what your garden produces. Grow flowers intended for culinary use under food-safe conditions and identify them correctly before preparing. This listing offers seeds for planting, not harvested flowers or prepared tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #006400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Rate: 96%. Test Date: 1\/26. JSS.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #006400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexas minimum germination standard: None.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCulinary Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHerbal Tea:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steep dried or fresh flower heads in hot water for a mild, floral infusion, then strain before serving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChilled Tea:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chill a strained infusion and serve over ice with lemon or a little honey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFloral Syrups:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a strained chamomile infusion to add a soft floral note to simple syrups and baked goods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesserts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add a strained chamomile infusion to custards, cakes, cookies, and fruit desserts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh Garden Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest correctly identified blossoms from plants managed for edible use, while leaving some flowers to support pollinators and produce seed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedicinal Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChamomile has a long history in traditional herbal practice, especially in floral infusions used as part of evening routines and traditional digestive preparations. Historical use does not establish medical effectiveness or safety. This product is sold as planting seed and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before medicinal use, especially if pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or managing a health condition. People sensitive to ragweed or related plants may also react to chamomile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Directions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow Chamomile in full sun to light partial shade. Good light supports flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use ordinary, well-drained garden soil. Avoid heavy, waterlogged conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarting Seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow indoors or directly outdoors according to your local planting calendar. Press seeds lightly into the soil and avoid burying them deeply; follow packet directions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin seedlings to allow airflow and room for plants to develop. Follow the spacing guidance on the seed packet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil lightly and evenly moist during germination and early growth, then water during dry spells without overwatering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use compost or fertilizer according to soil needs and label directions. Avoid excessive feeding that favors leafy growth over flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use pots with drainage holes and a well-drained potting mix. Check moisture regularly because containers can dry faster than garden beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Assess plants as they grow and provide light support if stems lean in exposed locations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick healthy flower heads when fully open. Harvest in dry weather and dry blossoms promptly and thoroughly before storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leave some blooms for bees and other beneficial insects, and avoid spraying open flowers when pollinators are active.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose David's Garden Seeds®?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVeteran-Owned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplying premium seeds since 2009.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGO TEXAN Certified:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supporting local agriculture and communities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrity Pledge:\u003c\/strong\u003e David's Garden Seeds has taken the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidsgardenseeds.com\/blogs\/news\/safe-seed-pledge\" style=\"color: #0000ee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Integrity Pledge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat Customer Service:\u003c\/strong\u003e David answers all customer service questions, usually within a few minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center; color: rgb(246, 19, 19); font-weight: bold;\"\u003eOrder Common Chamomile Herb Seeds Today\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(246, 19, 19);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder yours today and grow your own fragrant Chamomile for floral teas, garden beauty, and pollinator support.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Disclaimer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHerbal Use Disclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Information about traditional herbal uses is provided for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before using herbs medicinally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdible Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use only correctly identified chamomile grown for culinary use without treatments unsuitable for food crops. Wash fresh blossoms before preparation. Packet seeds are for planting, not eating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAllergy Notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chamomile belongs to the daisy family and may cause a reaction in people sensitive to ragweed or related plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety Disclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural variation may occur in plant size, flower timing, and bloom production. Results vary with climate, soil, and gardening practices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store seeds in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight. An airtight container helps protect seed viability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Guidance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Planting dates and winter performance vary by region. Consult your local extension service for area-specific recommendations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #006400;\"\u003eGrow something beautiful. Grow something delicious. Grow with David's Garden Seeds®.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Chamomile Tea with Lemon and Honey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy a simple floral infusion made with blossoms harvested from mature chamomile plants, not the planting seeds in the packet. Lemon and honey are optional flavor additions; this is a culinary recipe, not a treatment or remedy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMakes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 cups. \u003cstrong\u003ePrep time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 minutes. \u003cstrong\u003eSteeping time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–10 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 teaspoons dried food-safe chamomile blossoms, or 2 tablespoons fresh blossoms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 cups water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 thin lemon slices, optional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1–2 teaspoons honey, or another sweetener to taste, optional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirections\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse correctly identified chamomile grown for edible use without treatments unsuitable for food crops. Inspect fresh blossoms, remove stems and debris, rinse gently under running water, and pat dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave blossoms whole or roughly chop a few on a clean cutting board. Place the fresh or dried blossoms in a heat-safe teapot or infuser.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBring the water to a boil, remove from the heat, and pour over the blossoms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover and steep for 5 minutes. Taste carefully and steep up to 5 minutes longer for a stronger flavor, then strain thoroughly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDivide between two heat-safe mugs. 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