Planting guide · zone 9a
When to plant chamomile in zone 9a
In zone 9a, the average last spring frost is Feb 28 and the first fall frost is Dec 1. Here is chamomile's whole year, counted from those dates.
Jan 17Start seeds indoorsSpring
Feb 28Transplant into the gardenSpring
Jul 28Start seeds indoorsFall
Aug 25Transplant 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 8b →Chamomile in zone 9b →