Chamomile cultivation methods and precautions

1. Maintenance methods

1. Soil: When planting chamomile, it is best to prepare relatively loose soil. You can mix garden soil and river sand thoroughly, and add an appropriate amount of leaf mold and wood chips to increase the looseness of the soil.

2. Sunlight: It is a light-loving plant. When cultivating it, it is best to give it sufficient light. If you grow it indoors, try to open the windows for ventilation every day to provide it with a good growing environment.

3. Temperature: Chamomile prefers a cooler climate, so try to avoid high temperature environments when growing it. Especially during its seedling stage, it is more appropriate to control the temperature between 15-18℃.

4. Water: It has good drought resistance. Do not water it too much during maintenance. Watering once a week is enough. It doesn’t matter if it is a little dry, but be sure to avoid water retention.

2. Breeding techniques

1. Sowing: It is better to sow in autumn and winter. When sowing, you must first ensure that the soil is moist, and then sprinkle the seeds on it. Its seeds are very small and do not need to be covered with soil. Just keep the soil moist and ventilated.

2. Pruning: During the growth process of chamomile, in order to make it have a better columnar shape, you can top it to promote the growth of side branches and produce more flowers.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1. Yellow leaves: Chamomile prefers a cooler growing environment. If the temperature is too high in summer and the light is too strong, yellow leaves will appear. It is recommended to move it to a cooler location for maintenance and replenish water in time.

2. Stem rot: This is one of the more common diseases. It is necessary to pay attention to good ventilation conditions during breeding. Mancozeb can be used for treatment after the disease occurs.

IV. Other issues

1. Can it be grown indoors? Chamomile can be grown indoors, but it needs to be given sufficient light during cultivation. It can be placed on a balcony with good lighting, and windows should be opened frequently for ventilation.

2. Toxicity: It is not toxic at all. The small flowers it blooms are very beautiful and fresh. It is highly ornamental and can be cultivated with confidence.