Planting guide · zone 8a
When to plant chamomile in zone 8a
In zone 8a, the average last spring frost is Mar 25 and the first fall frost is Nov 12. Here is chamomile's whole year, counted from those dates.
Feb 11Start seeds indoorsSpring
Mar 25Transplant into the gardenSpring
Jul 9Start seeds indoorsFall
Aug 6Transplant 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 7a →Chamomile in zone 7b →Chamomile in zone 8b →Chamomile in zone 9a →