Planting guide · zone 5b
When to plant chamomile in zone 5b
In zone 5b, the average last spring frost is May 8 and the first fall frost is Oct 8. Here is chamomile's whole year, counted from those dates.
Mar 27Start seeds indoorsSpring
May 8Transplant into the gardenSpring
Jun 4Start seeds indoorsFall
Jul 2Transplant 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 5a →Chamomile in zone 6a →Chamomile in zone 6b →Chamomile in zone 7a →