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How do I harvest chamomile for tea?
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Posted by habman (My Page) on Wed, Jun 20, 07 at 14:22
First time growing chamomile.
Right now they are about 5 inches tall and starting to flower.
How do I harvest chamomile for tea?
Do I just cut the entire flower and let it dry?
Do I use only the petals?
Or do I also use the green leaves?
I have no clue.
Can I make it with fresh flowers or does it need to be dried first?
Can't wait to try my first brew of fresh chamomile :)
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RE: How do I harvest chamomile for tea?
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| You're growing German Chamomile, right? You'll harvest the flower heads at their peak and dry them whole. After they are completely dry, you can crumble them up to store them. No stems and no leaves. You know, I don't know the answer about using fresh flowers to make your tea. I hope that someone jumps in on that one. |
RE: How do I harvest chamomile for tea?
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| I grow German chamomile for tea, the Bodegold variety. It will get over 2 foot high. I use my fingers as a "rake" and harvest the whole flower heads. You can use chamomile fresh or dry it. I don't crumble my dried chamomile to store it. I keep all my dried herbs as whole as possible. Crushing/crumbling releases the volatile oils and there goes the flavor and medicinal value. I crush as I use the herb. Chamomile combines very well with lemon balm (fresh or dried) for an excellent tea. Enjoy your harvest! |
RE: How do I harvest chamomile for tea?
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Great! thx for the info.
yes it's German Chamomile. I started them from seeds.
By looking at the tiny seeds I figured nothing would grow.Ah!
Just whish I grew more.
Oh well next year. |
RE: How do I harvest chamomile for tea?
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I have recently painted my thumb Green and I have a couple of questions.
why doesn't my chamomile have a flower?
What else can I use it for |
RE: How do I harvest chamomile for tea?
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| Try Plants for a Future for more info on what you could use it for. FataMorgana |
Here is a link that might be useful: PFAF - Matricaria recutita
RE: How do I harvest chamomile for tea?
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| I just read about chamomile interactions with other meds. Such as, combined with aspirin, it can cause internal bleeding. I just drank chamomile tea last night and also took an aspirin, so I wasn't excited to read this. There are some other interactions possible also. So, just suggesting you might research this factor to have the knowledge before making your tea. |
RE: How do I harvest chamomile for tea?
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| Normal foods can interact with medicines as well herbs. As such it is important to know what medicines you are taking and the possible interactions with it. FataMorgana |
RE: How do I harvest chamomile for tea?
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| I don't know if my chamomile is German. It was a gift. Is it safe to use as tea? |
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