When You Cut The Flowers Off Should You Cut The Entire Stem? Will That Help More Flowers To Propagate?

Question

I have one outdoor chamomile plant and it gets all the morning sun and some afternoon. The flowers are not that big but I have been cutting them off about half way down the stem. Is this the right way to take the flowers off and will more flowers come as a result of pruning all the flowers. Also do I have to wait until the flower opens or can I cut flowers that are young?

Answer 1

If you are drying the flowers for tea you just want the flower heads. Here is how:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/chamomile/harvesting-chamomile-plants.htm