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Growing Chamomile in Zone 11b

Zone 11b has a year-round growing season. Chamomile can be planted almost any time with proper planning. Last frost: Jan 15. First frost: Dec 31.

Planting Calendar

Indoor
Outdoor
Harvest
Dec 4Dec 31

Season: Jan 15 – Dec 31 (350 days)

Zone11b
Last FrostJan 15
First FrostDec 31
Season Length350 days
Days to Harvest60
SunFull Sun
Frost ToleranceModerate
Spacing8/sqft

When to Plant Chamomile in Zone 11b

Start Seeds Indoors: Dec 4

Start Chamomile seeds indoors around Dec 4 (6 weeks before last frost). Optimal germination temperature: 65°F. Germinates in 7–14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Jan 8

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

Harvest: Feb 22

First harvest approximately Feb 22 (~45 days from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Dec 31).

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