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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Chamomile |
| Scientific name | Matricaria chamomilla |
| Family / Genus | Asteraceae / — |
| Produce category | Herb |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| AGROVOC URI | c_1441 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 15.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bodegold | 30% | High yield, large flowers, and excellent essential oil content. Known for early flowering and suitability for commercial tea and essential oil production. |
| Zloty Lan | 20% | A robust, high-yielding variety with good medicinal properties and a strong, characteristic aroma. Popular for tea blends and herbal remedies. |
| Hungarian Chamomile (Improved) | 15% | Refers to traditional German Chamomile populations, often improved through selection for higher yield and quality. Widely adapted and a staple in commercial cultivation. |
| Manzana | 10% | Compact growth habit, high flower yield, and uniform flowering. Well-suited for mechanical harvesting and large-scale tea production. |
| Prima | 8% | Known for its uniform flowering, good yield, and strong, pleasant aroma. A reliable choice for commercial tea and herbal product manufacturers. |
| Common German Chamomile | 7% | Refers to unselected or general populations of Matricaria chamomilla. Exhibits natural variability in characteristics but is generally robust and aromatic. Used in smaller-scale cultivation and home g |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: 32°F.
- Freezing point: 30.5°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 4 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | low |
| Production rate (20°C) | 0.1 uL/kg/hr typical (0.01–0.5) |
| Sensitivity class | moderate |
| Sensitivity threshold | 0.1 ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Keep away from ethylene-producing fruits and vegetables.
Mixed-load compatibility
Ethylene-sensitive, non-odor emitting produce
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? No
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Growing, driven by increasing consumer interest in herbal teas, natural health products, and aromatherapy.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.8 |
| Income elasticity | 0.6 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -0.4 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| German Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) | 90% |
| Roman Chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile) | 10% |
Pack sizes
- 0.5 oz - 1 oz fresh bunches
- 1 lb bulk bags (dried)
- 5 lb bulk bags (dried)
- 25 lb bulk bags (dried)
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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