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| How to Grow Chamomile Tea Herbs in Your Garden |
Homiful.com -- For tea lovers, you might be familiar with Chamomile tea. One type of tea that contains many health benefits. If you have plans to grow this type of tea, this article is perfect for you. So, check out How to Grow Chamomile Tea Herbs in Your Garden.
1. Chamomile Tea
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Chamomile tea is an herbal drink made from dried chamomile flowers and then brewed with hot water. This tea has been consumed for centuries as a natural remedy for several health conditions.
2. Type of Chamomile
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There are two types of chamomile plants
A. German Chamomile
species commonly used to make a tisane (herbal infusion) called chamomile tea
B. Roman Chamomile.
While Roman chamomile is less commonly used because it has a more bitter flavor. The plant is often confused with plants of the genus Anthemis. Some of them are poisonous and have an unpleasant, almost odorless smell.
3. Benefit
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Chamomile tea has many benefits such as:
- Improves sleep quality
- Relieves flu symptoms
- Relieves menstrual pain
- Controls blood sugar levels
- Maintain a healthy digestive system
4. How to grow
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Planting Preparation :
Chamomile flowers can be propagated through planting seeds, the seeds can be obtained at various agricultural stores. The planting distance should be about 15 cm apart.
In soil that has a pH of 5.6 to 7.5, is not dry and has sufficient fertilizer and can grow optimally in a cool atmosphere and protected from the sun.
Nursery :
The seeds selected are seeds that have good quality, healthy and not physically deformed. The seedling media used is a mixture of soil and compost.
Next, add 2-3 seeds and cover the container with clear plastic and avoid direct sunlight and place the plants in a cool place.
Watering should not be too dry or too wet because it makes the plants vulnerable to death.
Planting :
After the seedlings grow ½ cm or grow 1 seedling, you can immediately transfer it to a larger medium without damaging the plant roots. Plant Chamomile flowers with a spacing of 15 cm.
5. How to harvest
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You can start harvesting chamomile flowers when the flowers are fully bloomed. Harvest the flowers in the morning after the dew has dried, as this is when the essential oil content in chamomile flowers is highest. Carefully cut the flowers and store them in a cool, dry place.
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