When to plant chamomile in zone 7a — planting calendar

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Growing SeasonZone 7a

Last frost ~Apr 15First frost ~Oct 25Today

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Sow Apr 1 · First harvest May 31 · Wrap by Aug 23

Last spring frostApr 15

Direct sowApr 1

First harvestMay 31

Last harvestAug 23

Fall succession sowAug 16

First fall frostOct 25

Why these dates work in zone 7a

Zone 7a's last spring frost averages Apr 15 and first fall frost Oct 25 — about 193 frost-free days. Chamomile tolerates light frost, so you can sow ahead of the last-frost date and keep harvesting into the cooler fall. There's also room for a fall succession sowing around Aug 16 for a second harvest before frost.

Common questions

How long does chamomile take to grow in zone 7a?

Chamomile matures in about 60–90 days from sowing. In zone 7a that means sowing around Apr 1 and first picking around May 31.

Will chamomile survive frost in zone 7a?

Yes — chamomile tolerates light frost. In zone 7a you can sow a little before the last frost (around Apr 15) and keep harvesting past the first fall frost (around Oct 25).

Can I plant a second crop of chamomile in zone 7a?

Yes — in zone 7a there's time for a fall sowing around Aug 16 for a second harvest before frost.

For soil, spacing, pests and companion planting, see the full chamomile growing guide →