Chamomile
The name Chamomile originates from the Greek and means 'earth apple' after the smell of its flowers. It is a medicinal and preparation plant that presents few demands on the soil. It does grow slowly though in the early stages.
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Characteristics
Botanical name: Matricaria chamomillaFlower colour: whiteVegetation period: annual, Cool FlowersUse of flowers and herbs: Balcony/pots, Cut flower, Edible blossom, Good for insects and bees, Herbal tea plant, Scent plantHeight in cm: 10-50
Cultivation
Seed required for 1000 plants (g): 0.2Planting distance (cm): 20 x 20Sowing depth: germinates in light
increasingly from
Krebsbachhof / Karl Meßing
The Krebsbachhof is located in the Gladenbach Uplands, southwest of Marburg in Hesse, and propagates seeds according to biodynamic principles.
Annegret Rose
Our partner farm Rose Saatzucht is located in the north of Erfurt. There, Annegret Rose has been passionately growing and propagating her impressively beautiful peonies for many years. Before a root can be lifted for sale, the perennial grows in her fields for around 6-7 years. Since 1993, the traditional farm has been cultivating a wide variety of over 200 different types of vegetables, herbs and flowers under Demeter guidelines for seed production.
Sekem Farm
The ‘SEKEM’ initiative is a project to combine social and cultural activities with sustainable economic practices in Cairo, Egypt. It includes a biodynamic agricultural co-operative with many small-scale farmers.
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