Planting guide · zone 6a
When to plant chamomile in zone 6a
In zone 6a, the average last spring frost is Apr 28 and the first fall frost is Oct 15. Here is chamomile's whole year, counted from those dates.
Mar 17Start seeds indoorsSpring
Apr 28Transplant into the gardenSpring
Jun 11Start seeds indoorsFall
Jul 9Transplant 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 5b →Chamomile in zone 6b →Chamomile in zone 7a →