Size: German chamomile 2 to 3 feet; Roman chamomile 9 inches to 1 foot
Sunlight requirements: Full sun or light shade
Water requirements: Occasional watering, more once in bloom
Soil requirements: Sandy, well-drained soil; German 6.7 pH and Roman 7.0 pH
When to plant: Spring
Where to plant: Garden; containers
When to harvest: When blooms in summer
Produce storage: Dry indoors in a warm, well-ventilated place. Direct sunlight harms chamomile oils. Store in sealed container.
Size: Grows 1 to 3 feet high
Sunlight requirements: Full sun, but will tolerate some shade
Water requirements: Regular watering
Soil requirements: Prefers a soil pH of 6.6 and average, well-draining soil
When to plant: Spring to early summer
Where to plant: Garden; containers
When to harvest: Pick of the flowers when they reach their prime, in the morning after the dew dries.
Produce storage: Dry flowers on screens in the shade. Store the dried flowers in glass jars or plastic bags.
Size: Stems grow 2 to 3 feet tall
Sunlight requirements: Best in full sun
Water requirements: One to three times a week
Soil requirements: Moist, well-drained soil with a pH of 5.5 to 7.0
When to plant: After date of the last frost or six to eight weeks before the first frost
Where to plant: Garden area with full sun exposure
When to harvest: When bulbs are no more than 3 inches across
Produce storage: Wrap bulbs in plastic, and store in a cool place
Size: 2 to 4 feet tall
Sunlight requirements: Shady environment away from direct sunlight
Water requirements: Regular and frequent watering; Indoor specimens should be regularly misted
Soil requirements: Rich, well-drained soil
When to plant: Spring
Where to plant: In a pot filled with rich potting mixture
When to harvest: After three to four months
Produce storage: In dry cupboard or refrigerator
Size: About 4 feet tall and 2 feet wide
Sunlight requirements: Full sun, though partial shade is tolerated
Water requirements: Regular watering
Soil requirements: Well-drained soil rich in organic matter with a pH of 6.0 to 7.0
When to plant: Early spring
Where to plant: Sunny, sheltered site
When to harvest: Three to four weeks after harvest. Trim off roots, and remove outer leaves
Produce storage: Cool shed or cellar
Size: About 12 inches tall
Sunlight requirements: Partial shade
Water requirements: Keep soil moist
Soil requirements: Moist, fertile soil, enriched before planting, with pH level between 6.5 and 7.5
When to plant: Spring
Where to plant: A site that’s protected from strong winds and heat
When to harvest: Cut stems 6 inches long before flower buds open
Produce storage: Place unwashed shoots in plastic bag, and keep in refrigerator for up to three days
Size: About the size of a date
Sunlight requirements: Full (minimum of six to eight hours)
Water requirements: A minimum of 1 inch per week. Keep water at roots so the leaves don’t become moldy.
Soil requirements: Soil high in nitrogen. Rick Gush suggests burying a bucket-size amount of cow manure 2 feet below each plant.
When to plant: Transplant after the last frost, when nights are warmer than 55 degrees Fahrenheit.
Where to plant: Garden; containers; on stakes; can hang over walls or lean up against stakes up to 8 feet tall
When to harvest:
Produce storage:
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Photo Credit: Frank Hyman
Size: 1 to 2 pounds
Sunlight requirements: Full (A minimum of six to eight hours per day is ideal); can grow in cool nighttime temperatures.
Water requirements: A minimum of 1 inch per week—water the root zone as needed and keep foliage dry to deter foliar diseases. Proper mulching aids in prevention of blossom end rot, drought stress and other issues associated with fluctuations in soil-moisture levels.
Soil requirements: Well-drained soil rich in organic matter is best. Soils high in nitrogen will result in excessive foliage growth at the expense of good fruit production.
When to plant: Plant in spring after the danger of frost has passed and nights remain warmer than 55 degrees Fahrenheit. Seeds should be started indoors under lights four to six weeks before transplanting outdoors.
Where to plant: Garden; containers (8-gallon minimum)
When to harvest: 85 days after transplanting.
Produce storage: Use for slicing; store at room temperature.
Size: 1 1/2 to 2 pounds
Sunlight requirements: Full (A minimum of six to eight hours per day is ideal.)
Water requirements: A minimum of 1 inch per week — water the root zone as needed and keep foliage dry to deter foliar diseases. Proper mulching aids in prevention of blossom end rot, drought stress and other issues associated with fluctuations in soil-moisture levels.
Soil requirements: Well-drained soil rich in organic matter is best. Soils high in nitrogen will result in excessive foliage growth at the expense of good fruit production.
When to plant: Plant in spring after the danger of frost has passed and nights remain warmer than 55 degrees Fahrenheit. Seeds should be started indoors under lights four to six weeks before transplanting outdoors.
Where to plant: Garden; containers (8-gallon minimum)
When to harvest: 80 days after transplanting.
Produce storage: canning, juicing
Size: up to 1 1/2 pounds
Sunlight requirements: Full (A minimum of six to eight hours per day is ideal.)
Water requirements: A minimum of 1 inch per week — water the root zone as needed and keep foliage dry to deter foliar diseases. Proper mulching aids in prevention of blossom end rot, drought stress and other issues associated with fluctuations in soil-moisture levels.
Soil requirements: Well-drained soil rich in organic matter is best. Soils high in nitrogen will result in excessive foliage growth at the expense of good fruit production.
When to plant: Plant in spring after the danger of frost has passed and nights remain warmer than 55 degrees Fahrenheit. Seeds should be started indoors under lights four to six weeks before transplanting outdoors.
Where to plant: Garden, containers (14-inch minimum)
When to harvest: 80 to 90 days after transplant.
Produce storage: Store at room temperature
