Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla or Chamaemelum nobile) is a charming herb with small, daisy-like flowers and a gentle, apple-like fragrance. It's celebrated for its calming effects, often used in teas to help with relaxation, sleep, and digestion. This versatile herb can also add a subtle floral note to various dishes. Perfect for urban settings, chamomile is a delightful, low-maintenance addition to any container garden, enhancing both beauty and function.

Chamomile thrives beautifully in containers, making it an excellent choice for NYC balconies, rooftops, and terraces. Cultivating your own chamomile provides fresh, aromatic tea right at your fingertips, offering a serene escape from city hustle. Its easy care and aesthetic appeal make it a lovely addition to urban gardens, where it can be interplanted with arugula, lettuce, or radishes. Embrace the joy of growing chamomile and elevate your urban gardening experience with this soothing herb.

Chamomile requires 4-6 hours of direct sunlight daily. Indoors: Grow in pots with bright light or hydroponically using grow lights for 10-12 hours.

Keep the soil consistently moist but avoid sogginess. Indoors, air can dry soil quickly; outdoors, water regularly, especially in dry conditions. Mulching helps retain moisture.

Chamomile is a cool weather crop and enjoys 45-90°F, ideally 60-70°F. Plant outdoors in March-May and August-September in NYC zone 7b. Indoors, 60-70°F year-round.

Indoors: 6-8" wide, 6" deep, 1 gallon; Outdoors: 8" wide, 8-10" deep, 1-2 gallons

Chamomile prefers sandy, well-draining soil enriched with organic compost or worm castings. Avoid overly rich soil to prevent leggy growth.

Apply 10-10-10 sparingly every 6-8 weeks. Organic options: compost tea, bone meal. Over-fertilizing chamomile reduces its medicinal properties.

Harvest chamomile flowers when fully open and cut back after blooming to encourage new growth. Regular harvesting promotes continuous flowering.

Wilting: Water regularly, avoid waterlogging. Pests (Aphids): Spray with soapy water or release ladybug. Slow Growth: Use balanced fertilizer. Yellow Leaves: Moderate watering. Diseases (Powdery Mildew): Water less, use fungicide.

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