Zloty Lan - Chamomile
This Polish variety of chamomile produces a myriad of white flowers with yellow centers and a powerful flavor, much appreciated in herbal teas. They have a high concentration of essential oil, from 0.8% to 1.5%.
The essential oil of this variety contains 4 to 12% bisabolol and 15 to 20% chamazulene.
Matricaria has many medicinal qualities: anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, etc.
in bucket
Sow in pots under a light shelter. Cover the seeds very lightly, if at all, and press lightly. Transplant into warmed soil. It is also possible to sow directly into the ground, although this is a little more delicate depending on soil type: cover lightly and press lightly, then keep moist until emergence.
March, April, May
June, July, August, September
in the ground, in pot
sunny
medium
all floor types
drained, furniture
Matricaria chamomilla
early
200 seeds
Yellow, White
fragrance, edible
From 20 to 40 cm
Poland
This tetraploid variety was developed in Poland for commercial production because of its impressive levels of medicinal compounds.
