🌿 Chamomile (Roman)

Understory chamomile attracts pollinators; antifungal properties help prevent apple scab when used as mulch

Increases basil's essential oil production; chamomile tea sprayed as foliar feed boosts basil vigor

Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) has long been used as a companion plant in traditional European horticulture. It attracts beneficial insects including hoverflies and parasitic wasps that prey on aphids. Its feathery foliage and open flowers provide early-season pollen and nectar for beneficial insects. Note: the common claim that chamomile improves the flavor of nearby plants is rooted in Biodynamic farming tradition (Rudolf Steiner) and is not supported by controlled scientific studies.

Prevents damping-off in cucumber seedlings; attracts beneficial insects that pollinate cucurbits

Chamomile's mild nature balances mint's aggressive growth habit when interplanted in containers; both make excellent tea

Chamomile's antifungal properties help prevent onion rot; different root zones minimize competition

Traditional pairing , chamomile tea sprayed on roses prevents black spot and powdery mildew; attracts beneficial insects

Chamomile growing near wheat increases grain yield and essential oil content of wheat (documented in biodynamic farming)