Matricaria recutita - 1.5 Ltr pot

Description
The Scented mayweed (Matricaria recutita) is a herbaceous plant with an aromatic flavour. A sunny location and well-drained, nutrient-rich soil are required for optimum growth of Scented mayweed.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Chamomilla recutita, Matricaria chamomilla.

Bulletpoints
* aromatic flavour * cut flower * fragrant flowers

Leaves
Suitable for consumption. The medium green leaves have an aromatic flavour.

Spread
Europe.

Growth
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Seed
Sow outdoors from March to June, from August to September.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Spring to summer.

Planting partner
Good planting partners: borage, cornflower.

Tasks
- Sowing outdoors: In the period from March to June - Harvesting: In the period from July to September.

Care
Too much fertiliser harms the aroma of herbs! Herbs are well cared for in planters if they are given herb fertiliser once in spring. When planted out in the garden, a dose of compost at the start of the season is sufficient.

Flower
Suitable for consumption.

Use
Cutting, medicine, cosmetics, natural garden, tea, homeopathy