Planting guide · zone 5a
When to plant chamomile in zone 5a
In zone 5a, the average last spring frost is May 15 and the first fall frost is Oct 1. Here is chamomile's whole year, counted from those dates.
Apr 3Start seeds indoorsSpring
May 15Transplant into the gardenSpring
May 28Start seeds indoorsFall
Jun 25Transplant into the gardenFall
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Soil & site
Unfussy — average to poor soil is fine, good drainage matters most.
Seedling care
Tiny seed needs light: press onto the surface, mist gently, don't bury. Seedlings are delicate at first, then take off.
Growing notes
Transplant out at 4–6 weeks. Once established it self-seeds politely for next year.
Harvest
Pick flowers when petals flatten out from the center. Dry on a screen for tea — a toddler-friendly harvest job, incidentally.
Same crop, other zones
Chamomile in zone 5b →Chamomile in zone 6a →Chamomile in zone 6b →Chamomile in zone 7a →