Goral
Chamomile(Matricaria chamomilla)
A tetraploid German chamomile cultivar bred in Slovakia, distinctive as an alpha-bisabolol-oxide chemotype. It is noted for tall, sturdy stems and high flower (anthodia) yield, making it useful for mechanized harvest.
Flavor Profile
Typical apple-sweet chamomile aroma; primarily a medicinal/oil-production cultivar.
Visual Characteristics
Tall, vigorous tetraploid plants reaching roughly 0.80-0.85 m (about 32-34 inches) with the standard white-and-yellow daisy flower heads (anthodia around 19 mm in diameter) and the highest anthodia yield among the Slovak cultivars.
Growing Tips
Grown as a field crop in temperate regions; its long, uniform stalks suit mechanical harvesting. Full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Buy
Sourcing information coming soon. Check local nurseries and seed banks for availability.