Chamomile Spray

After World War ii the Germans reintroduced chamomile into grain fields, and the yield increased. This companion herb has a function to fulfill. Besides stimulating the grain to be healthy, it repels insects which would otherwise damage the crops, thus it eliminates the need for pesticide. The chamomile seeds are no problem. By the time the grain is harvested, the flowers have matured, and the seeds have fallen to the ground to sprout in the next season. If any of the tiny seeds do get harvested, they just blow away with the wind.

1. Chamomile Spray: Chamomile tea is an excellent preventative for damping-off. Use on seed starting soil, seedlings and in any humid planting area. Chamomile is a concentrated source of calcium, potash and sulfur. The sulfur is a fungus fighter. This can also be used as a seed soak prior to planting.
To make: Pour 2 cups boiling water over 1/4 cup chamomile blossoms. Let steep until cool and strain into a spray bottle. Use as needed. This keeps for about a week before going rancid. Spray to prevent damping off and anytime you see any fuzzy white growth on the soil. Chamomile blossoms can be purchased at health food stores and usually grocery stores.