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Roman Chamomile — Herbs | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Roman Chamomile
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

60-65days to harvest

7-14 daysdays to germinate

Z4–9USDA zones

Easydifficulty

Heirloom

Sowing

Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost, press seeds onto surface (light needed for germination), transplant after frost danger; or direct sow outdoors after last frost

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
Water: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
Soil: Well-drained loam, tolerates poor, sandy, or gravelly soils; prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH
Spacing: 12-18 inches
Height: 12-24 inches
Season: Perennial

Appearance & flavour

Colour: White with yellow center
Shape: Daisy-like flower with feathery foliage
Flavour: Distinctly apple-like and floral with subtle sweetness and hay undertones, milder and more refined than German chamomile

In the kitchen

Herbal tea, infusions, medicinal remedies, culinary garnish

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, spider mites, sawfly larvae (generally pest-resistant)
Diseases: Root rot in waterlogged soil, powdery mildew in high humidity (generally disease-resistant)

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
3	April – May	June – July	—	July – October
4	March – April	June – July	—	July – October
5	March – April	May – June	—	June – October
6	March – April	May – June	—	June – November
7	February – March	April – June	—	June – November
8	February – March	April – May	—	May – December
9	January – February	March – April	—	April – December
10	January	February – April	—	April – December

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 2 to avoid.

CabbageChamomile improves flavor and growth while repelling cabbage moths and aphids

OnionsBoth plants repel pests mutually and chamomile enhances onion growth

CucumberChamomile deters cucumber beetles and improves cucumber health and flavor

RosesChamomile repels aphids and black spot, improves rose health and fragrance

TomatoesChamomile repels hornworms and aphids while potentially improving tomato flavor

BroccoliChamomile attracts beneficial insects and deters cabbage worms and aphids

CarrotsChamomile improves soil health and may enhance carrot growth and flavor

StrawberriesChamomile repels harmful insects and may improve strawberry flavor and yield

Avoid

MintBoth are aggressive spreaders that compete for space and resources

Black WalnutJuglone toxin from walnut trees inhibits chamomile growth and development

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 23
Protein (g): 3.15
Fat (g): 0.64
Carbohydrate (g): 2.65
Fibre (g): 1.6
Sugars (g): 0.3
Vitamin A (µg): 264
Vitamin C (mg): 18
Vitamin E (mg): 0.8
Vitamin K (µg): 415
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.155
Folate (µg): 68
Calcium (mg): 177
Iron (mg): 3.17
Magnesium (mg): 64
Phosphorus (mg): 56
Potassium (mg): 295
Zinc (mg): 0.81
Selenium (µg): 0.3

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Where to buy seed and equipment

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the herbs growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

Grown Roman Chamomile?

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