DibbleWhen to plant Chamomile
Scatter the tiny seed on the surface a couple of weeks before last frost, it needs light to sprout. Pick the daisy flowers for tea.
When to plant Chamomile by zone
| Zone | Start seeds indoors | Sow or transplant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 3 | not needed | May 1 | July 5 |
| Zone 4 | not needed | April 26 | June 30 |
| Zone 5 | not needed | April 16 | June 20 |
| Zone 6 | not needed | April 7 | June 11 |
| Zone 7 | not needed | March 27 | May 31 |
| Zone 8 | not needed | March 14 | May 18 |
| Zone 9 | not needed | February 15 | April 21 |
| Zone 10 | not needed | January 17 | March 23 |
| Zone 11 | not needed | December 18 | February 21 |
These dates use typical frost dates for each zone. Dibble tunes them to your exact ZIP and lets you adjust frost dates for your own yard.
Companion plants
Good neighbors for Chamomile:
Family and rotation
Chamomile is in the asters family. Lettuce and many flowers. Marigolds and zinnias are excellent companions throughout the garden. Learn about crop rotation.
Related crops
Lettuce
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When to plantQuestions
When should I plant chamomile?
It depends on your zone. Chamomile is a half-hardy crop, so the timing follows your last spring frost. Look up your zone in the table below for exact start, sow, and harvest dates, or open Dibble and enter your ZIP to get your own calendar.
How long does chamomile take to grow?
About 65 days from sowing to the first harvest, with a picking window of roughly 60 days after that.
What grows well with chamomile?
Good companions include Cabbage, Onion.
Plant at the right time this season
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