Planting guide · zone 7a
When to plant chamomile in zone 7a
In zone 7a, the average last spring frost is Apr 12 and the first fall frost is Oct 29. Here is chamomile's whole year, counted from those dates.
Mar 1Start seeds indoorsSpring
Apr 12Transplant into the gardenSpring
Jun 25Start seeds indoorsFall
Jul 23Transplant 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 6a →Chamomile in zone 6b →Chamomile in zone 7b →Chamomile in zone 8a →