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Growing Chamomile in Zone 10b

Zone 10b has a year-round growing season. Chamomile can be planted almost any time with proper planning. Last frost: Jan 28. First frost: Dec 22.

Planting Calendar

Indoor
Outdoor
Harvest
Dec 17Dec 22

Season: Jan 28 – Dec 22 (328 days)

Zone10b
Last FrostJan 28
First FrostDec 22
Season Length328 days
Days to Harvest60
SunFull Sun
Frost ToleranceModerate
Spacing8/sqft

When to Plant Chamomile in Zone 10b

Start Seeds Indoors: Dec 17

Start Chamomile seeds indoors around Dec 17 (6 weeks before last frost). Optimal germination temperature: 65°F. Germinates in 7–14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Jan 21

Transplant Chamomile seedlings outdoors after Jan 21. Wait until soil temperature reaches 45°F. Space plants at 8/sqft. Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Mar 7

First harvest approximately Mar 7 (~45 days from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Dec 22).

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