Planting guide · zone 8b
When to plant chamomile in zone 8b
In zone 8b, the average last spring frost is Mar 12 and the first fall frost is Nov 22. Here is chamomile's whole year, counted from those dates.
Jan 29Start seeds indoorsSpring
Mar 12Transplant into the gardenSpring
Jul 19Start seeds indoorsFall
Aug 16Transplant 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 7b →Chamomile in zone 8a →Chamomile in zone 9a →Chamomile in zone 9b →