Bodegold
Chamomile(Matricaria chamomilla)
A widely grown improved German chamomile cultivar bred in Germany for intensive cultivation and tea/oil production. It is prized for large, uniform flowers, high essential oil content, early flowering, and a distinctly sweet aroma. Often described as a tetraploid strain.
Flavor Profile
Notably sweet, honey-like apple scent with a fruity pineapple note; widely considered sweeter than most other chamomile strains, making it favored for herbal tea.
Visual Characteristics
Classic white daisy-like ray florets around a golden-yellow domed center, borne on feathery, finely dissected foliage; upright plants roughly 2 to 2.5 feet (60-77 cm) tall with abundant large flowers (anthodia around 22 mm across).
Growing Tips
A light-dependent germinator best surface-sown or barely covered; grow in full sun in well-drained soil. Begins blooming several weeks earlier than common strains, so succession sow for continuous harvest.
Where to Buy
Sourcing information coming soon. Check local nurseries and seed banks for availability.