When should I plant Chamomile in Zone 8b?

Start Chamomile seeds indoors around Feb 8. Transplant outdoors after Mar 15. Expect first harvest around Apr 29.

What is the last frost date for Zone 8b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 8b is Mar 22. The first fall frost averages Nov 10, giving a 233-day growing season.

Can I grow Chamomile in Zone 8b?

Yes. Chamomile needs 60 days to harvest. Zone 8b has a 233-day growing season, which is sufficient.

Growing Chamomile in Zone 8b

Zone 8b has warm winters and an extended growing season — excellent for heat-loving crops like Chamomile. Last frost: Mar 22. First frost: Nov 10.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Feb 8Nov 10

Season: Mar 22 – Nov 10 (233 days)

Zone8b

Last FrostMar 22

First FrostNov 10

Season Length233 days

Days to Harvest60

SunFull Sun

Frost ToleranceModerate

Spacing8/sqft

When to Plant Chamomile in Zone 8b

Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 8

Start Chamomile seeds indoors around Feb 8 (6 weeks before last frost). Optimal germination temperature: 65°F. Germinates in 7–14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Mar 15

Transplant Chamomile seedlings outdoors after Mar 15. Wait until soil temperature reaches 45°F. Space plants at 8/sqft. Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Apr 29

First harvest approximately Apr 29 (~45 days from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 10).

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