When to plant chamomile in zone 7b — planting calendar

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Growing SeasonZone 7b

Last frost ~Apr 5First frost ~Nov 1Today

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Sow Mar 22 · First harvest May 21 · Wrap by Aug 13

Last spring frostApr 5

Direct sowMar 22

First harvestMay 21

Last harvestAug 13

Fall succession sowAug 23

First fall frostNov 1

Why these dates work in zone 7b

Zone 7b's last spring frost averages Apr 5 and first fall frost Nov 1 — about 210 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 23 for a second harvest before frost.

Common questions

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

Chamomile matures in about 60–90 days from sowing. In zone 7b that means sowing around Mar 22 and first picking around May 21.

Will chamomile survive frost in zone 7b?

Yes — chamomile tolerates light frost. In zone 7b you can sow a little before the last frost (around Apr 5) and keep harvesting past the first fall frost (around Nov 1).

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

Yes — in zone 7b there's time for a fall sowing around Aug 23 for a second harvest before frost.

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