Medicinal & Aromatic· Matricaria chamomilla
Guía de cultivo de Chamomile
Annual herb widely cultivated for dried flower heads used in herbal teas, essential oil, and pharmaceutical preparations. German chamomile is the primary commercial species.
Condiciones de cultivo
Requisitos del suelo
Tipo de suelo y pH
Mejores tipos de suelo: sandy loam, loam, clay loam
Rango de pH: 5.5 - 7.5 (óptimo: 6.5)
Drenaje: good
Necesidades de nutrientes (N-P-K)
Guía de siembra
Rendimiento y economía
Plagas y enfermedades comunes
Plagas comunes
- aphids
- thrips
- flea beetles
Enfermedades comunes
- powdery mildew
- botrytis
- damping off
Usa la para identificar problemas a tiempo y prevenir pérdidas de cosecha.
Consejos de cultivo
Sow seeds on the surface and press gently; chamomile requires light for germination and should not be covered deeply.
Harvest flower heads when petals begin to reflex backward for highest essential oil concentration.
Chamomile self-seeds readily; leave some flowers unharvested for natural reseeding in subsequent seasons.
Preguntas frecuentes
How long does Chamomile take to grow?
Chamomile typically takes 60 days from planting to harvest. Seeds germinate in about 10 days. The best planting season is spring, fall.
What soil does Chamomile need?
Chamomile grows best in sandy loam, loam, clay loam soil with a pH of 5.5-7.5. Good drainage is required.
What temperature does Chamomile need?
Chamomile grows best at 7-26°C. Frost tolerance: light. Heat tolerance: low.
What is the expected yield for Chamomile?
Chamomile yields approximately 500 kg dried flowers/hectare under good conditions. Multiple harvests per year are possible (3).
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Términos agronómicos clave
Conceptos agrícolas esenciales, explicados con claridad.
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