DibbleWhen to plant chamomile in Zone 5
In Zone 5, the last spring frost usually passes around April 30 and the first fall frost arrives around October 1, leaving about 154 frost-free days. The windows below are computed from those frost dates, with the same math the Dibble app uses.
Classic temperate season. Most vegetables and flowers do well with normal timing.
Planting windows for chamomile in Zone 5
| Task | Window |
|---|---|
| Direct sow | Apr 16 to Apr 30 |
| Estimated harvest | Jun 20 to Aug 19 |
The harvest estimate counts 65 days to maturity, then a picking window of about 60 days. These windows use typical frost dates for Zone 5; Dibble pins them to your exact ZIP code.
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How to grow 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.
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Dates are estimates based on typical frost dates for the zone. Your yard has its own microclimate, so use them as a starting point and adjust as you learn your space.