Planting guide · zone 7b
When to plant chamomile in zone 7b
In zone 7b, the average last spring frost is Apr 5 and the first fall frost is Nov 5. Here is chamomile's whole year, counted from those dates.
Feb 22Start seeds indoorsSpring
Apr 5Transplant into the gardenSpring
Jul 2Start seeds indoorsFall
Jul 30Transplant 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 6b →Chamomile in zone 7a →Chamomile in zone 8a →Chamomile in zone 8b →