When to Plant Chamomile in Zone 10
In USDA zone 10a, start seeds indoors around December 5, transplant or plant outdoors January 16 to March 22, and expect your first harvest around March 22. (10a shown here — see 10a and 10b dates separately below.)
Chamomile planting calendar for USDA Zone 10a
Average last spring frost
January 30
Average first fall frost
December 30
Start seeds indoors
Dec 5
Transplant outdoors
Jan 16
Projected first harvest
Mar 22
Chamomile is ready to harvest in about 65 days, needing roughly 334 frost-free days in zone 10a.
Chamomile planting calendar for USDA Zone 10b
Average last spring frost
January 30
Average first fall frost
December 30
Start seeds indoors
Dec 5
Transplant outdoors
Jan 16
Projected first harvest
Mar 22
Chamomile is ready to harvest in about 65 days, needing roughly 334 frost-free days in zone 10b.
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Varieties to grow
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Common problems with chamomile
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