{"product_id":"ga-camomille-roman-chamomile-bio","title":"Organic 'Roman Chamomile' Chamomile","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"329\"\u003e Organic 'Roman Chamomile' (Chamaemelum nobile) from the seed company Gaia, a perennial Roman chamomile with a sweet fragrance and medicinal uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"331\" data-end=\"820\"\u003eRoman chamomile forms a \u003cstrong data-start=\"361\" data-end=\"388\"\u003elow, dense ground cover\u003c\/strong\u003e , composed of \u003cstrong data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"439\"\u003ecreeping stems with rhizomes\u003c\/strong\u003e that gradually spread to carpet the soil. The finely cut, soft green foliage releases a \u003cstrong data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"576\"\u003epleasant, soothing fragrance\u003c\/strong\u003e when brushed against, allowing the plant to \u003cstrong data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"660\"\u003ewithstand light foot traffic\u003c\/strong\u003e . Small white flowers with yellow centers appear above the foliage; they are more discreet than those of annual chamomile, but just as aromatic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"1360\"\u003eA \u003cstrong data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"839\"\u003eperennial\u003c\/strong\u003e plant that can also \u003cstrong data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"883\"\u003eself-seed\u003c\/strong\u003e , Roman chamomile possesses \u003cstrong data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"974\"\u003emedicinal and therapeutic properties comparable\u003c\/strong\u003e to those of German chamomile, although it produces \u003cstrong data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1052\"\u003efewer flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e . It is traditionally used in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1111\"\u003eherbal teas\u003c\/strong\u003e , calming preparations, and other herbal remedies. Its flowering attracts \u003cstrong data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1209\"\u003epollinators\u003c\/strong\u003e , while also providing a natural way to create \u003cstrong data-start=\"1265\" data-end=\"1298\"\u003efragrant and soothing areas\u003c\/strong\u003e in the garden, particularly under fruit trees or along borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1523\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1362\" data-end=\"1385\"\u003eCompanion plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fruit trees, Basil, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Celery, Cucumber, Garlic, Onion \u003cbr data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1467\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1467\" data-end=\"1489\"\u003eNegative plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carrot, Mint, Parsley, Parsnip\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1827\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1547\"\u003eSpread\/Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creeping, ground cover\u003cbr data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1570\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1592\"\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 to 15 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1602\" data-end=\"1605\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1605\" data-end=\"1630\"\u003eQuantity per packet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 100 seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1653\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1672\"\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Certified organic\u003cbr data-start=\"1692\" data-end=\"1695\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1695\" data-end=\"1715\"\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial Roman chamomile, fragrant ground cover, rhizomatous, medicinal properties, attracts pollinators\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"1982\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"1855\"\u003eLeaf color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light green\u003cbr data-start=\"1866\" data-end=\"1869\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"1890\"\u003eTexture\/Aroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine foliage, very aromatic flowers\u003cbr data-start=\"1929\" data-end=\"1932\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1932\" data-end=\"1956\"\u003eCold tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good hardiness, perennial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"2003\"\u003e Farming method\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"2005\" data-end=\"2411\"\u003eSow the seeds \u003cstrong data-start=\"2023\" data-end=\"2068\"\u003e4 to 6 weeks before the last frost\u003c\/strong\u003e , either on the surface or \u003cstrong data-start=\"2086\" data-end=\"2110\"\u003e0.1 cm deep\u003c\/strong\u003e , as they need \u003cstrong data-start=\"2136\" data-end=\"2159\"\u003elight to germinate\u003c\/strong\u003e . Germination occurs in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2188\" data-end=\"2205\"\u003e10 to 14 days\u003c\/strong\u003e , at an ideal temperature of around \u003cstrong data-start=\"2242\" data-end=\"2251\"\u003e18°C\u003c\/strong\u003e . \u003cstrong data-start=\"2256\" data-end=\"2284\"\u003eTransplanting is recommended\u003c\/strong\u003e , but \u003cstrong data-start=\"2294\" data-end=\"2310\"\u003edirect sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e is possible as soon as the soil is workable, keeping the soil slightly moist until emergence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"2413\" data-end=\"2628\"\u003eRoman chamomile prefers a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2457\" data-end=\"2478\"\u003esunny location (level 3)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"2485\" data-end=\"2514\"\u003elight watering (level 1)\u003c\/strong\u003e . It adapts well to well-drained soils, even relatively poor ones, and establishes itself permanently once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2630\" data-end=\"2657\"\u003e Harvesting and preservation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2659\" data-end=\"3060\"\u003e Harvest the flowers \u003cstrong data-start=\"2679\" data-end=\"2720\"\u003ewhen they are fully open\u003c\/strong\u003e , in dry weather. \u003cstrong data-start=\"2765\" data-end=\"2794\"\u003eFour to five harvests per season\u003c\/strong\u003e are possible, depending on conditions. Dry the flowers \u003cstrong data-start=\"2836\" data-end=\"2852\"\u003eon a screen\u003c\/strong\u003e , away from direct sunlight, stirring them regularly until completely dry. Then store them in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2967\" data-end=\"2993\"\u003eairtight containers\u003c\/strong\u003e , away from light, to preserve their aromatic intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3062\" data-end=\"3085\"\u003e Usage ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"3087\" data-end=\"3257\"\u003e • Calming herbal teas and infusions \u003cbr data-start=\"3119\" data-end=\"3122\"\u003e• Perennial medicinal garden\u003cbr data-start=\"3147\" data-end=\"3150\"\u003e • Fragrant ground cover under fruit trees\u003cbr data-start=\"3189\" data-end=\"3192\"\u003e • Rest areas and gentle paths\u003cbr data-start=\"3225\" data-end=\"3228\"\u003e • Discreet nectar-producing plant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"3259\" data-end=\"3512\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Roman Chamomile'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e chamomile offers a \u003cstrong data-start=\"3300\" data-end=\"3329\"\u003egentle and lasting presence\u003c\/strong\u003e , combining \u003cstrong data-start=\"3341\" data-end=\"3351\"\u003efragrance\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong data-start=\"3353\" data-end=\"3375\"\u003emedicinal properties\u003c\/strong\u003e , and \u003cstrong data-start=\"3379\" data-end=\"3402\"\u003eground cover\u003c\/strong\u003e . 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