Planting guide · zone 9b
When to plant chamomile in zone 9b
In zone 9b, the average last spring frost is Feb 14 and the first fall frost is Dec 12. Here is chamomile's whole year, counted from those dates.
Jan 3Start seeds indoorsSpring
Feb 14Transplant into the gardenSpring
Aug 8Start seeds indoorsFall
Sep 5Transplant 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 9a →