To encourage seeds to germinate, soak them in cold tea. Its tannins will soften the casing. Chamomile tea is particularly effective as it contains anti-fungal properties, which reduce cases of ‘damping-off’ — a horticultural disease that weakens or kills seeds before they germinate.

CHAMOMILE, GERMAN Matricaria recutita
Makes a gentle tea that aids digestion and sleep.
Good for the skin and hair too. Prefers dry, sandy, well drained soil.

German Chamomile
$ 3.00
Popular annual well known for making a wonderfully relaxing tea. Reaches 12" in height. Direct seed in sunny lace after all danger of frost. Cover lightly . Needs light to germinate. plantsofthesouthwest