Golden Marguerite Golden Dyer

Golden Marguerite Golden Dyer — variety description

Golden Marguerite Golden Dyer (Matricaria chamomilla) is an annual herb of the Daisy family (Asteraceae). Chamomile is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that reaches 60 cm. tall.

Large, lemon-yellow daisies are used for tea or for dyeing wool.

The plants prefer full sun and ordinary garden soil, and will even naturalise in waste places.

Chamomile is the most popular medicinal herb for tea: it soothes, relieves inflammation and is a delicate ornament for the garden.

Key features

• Measured germination rate of the batch: 92%
• Seeds per packet: 850–1150 pcs (0.4 g)
• Seed origin: Poland
• Sowing: March and April and September and October; direct
• Flowering: March – November
• Harvest: May – July
• Position: sunny spot

When to sow Golden Marguerite Golden Dyer

Golden Marguerite Golden Dyer seeds are sown in March and April and September and October. The plants flower in March – November. The crop is harvested from May to July. The months are a guide for a temperate climate — in warmer areas sow 1–2 weeks earlier, in cooler or upland areas, later.

How to sow and grow Golden Marguerite Golden Dyer

• Sowing method: direct
• Depth: on the surface
• Spacing: 20 cm
• Germination: 7–14 days at 15–20 °C
• Position: sunny spot

Sow directly in autumn, mid-winter or very early spring in a weed-free garden bed. Press onto the surface and keep moist until germination. Water well, but do not keep it too wet. Chamomile has a mild sedative effect on the nervous system, and its relaxing properties help with colic and period pain. The bitter compounds contained in the plant stimulate digestion and relieve nausea. Its gentle action makes it suitable for children.

The seeds germinate in light: scatter them and just press them in. Sow in autumn or early spring.

Harvest and use

Pick the flower heads at full bloom and dry them in the shade.

Frequently asked questions

When should Golden Marguerite Golden Dyer be sown?

The recommended months for sowing are March and April and September and October. Sowing method: direct.

How many seeds are in the packet?

The packet contains 850–1150 seeds, pack size 0.4 g.

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 92%. The test was carried out under controlled laboratory conditions; in the field, emergence depends on soil, temperature and moisture.

How do you dry chamomile?

Pick fully open flower heads in dry weather and spread them in a thin layer in a shaded, airy place.