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Growing Chamomile in Zone 4b

Zone 4b has cold winters and a moderate growing season. Timing is key for Chamomile in this zone. Last frost: May 1. First frost: Oct 5.

Planting Calendar

Indoor
Outdoor
Harvest
Mar 20Oct 5

Season: May 1 – Oct 5 (157 days)

Zone4b
Last FrostMay 1
First FrostOct 5
Season Length157 days
Days to Harvest60
SunFull Sun
Frost ToleranceModerate
Spacing8/sqft

When to Plant Chamomile in Zone 4b

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 20

Start Chamomile seeds indoors around Mar 20 (6 weeks before last frost). Optimal germination temperature: 65°F. Germinates in 7–14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 24

Transplant Chamomile seedlings outdoors after Apr 24. Wait until soil temperature reaches 45°F. Space plants at 8/sqft. Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jun 8

First harvest approximately Jun 8 (~45 days from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 5).

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