When can I plant chamomile outside?

Direct sow or transplant 4 weeks before your last spring frost.

How long until chamomile is ready to harvest?

60-65 days. Harvest flower heads when petals are fully open and beginning to fold back; dry immediately for tea

When to Plant Chamomile

Matricaria chamomilla

herbZones 3–9beginner

Gentle, apple-scented herb famous for calming tea. Delicate daisy-like flowers bloom prolifically. Self-sows readily for a permanent patch. Also benefits nearby plants.

Planting calendar

Direct sow / transplant

4 weeks before your last spring frost.

Tiny seeds need light to germinate -- press into soil surface, do not cover; self-sows vigorously

Spacing & harvest

Plant spacing: 6-8 inches
Row spacing: 8-12 inches
Days to harvest: 60-65 days
Ready when: Harvest flower heads when petals are fully open and beginning to fold back; dry immediately for tea

Companion planting

Plant near

Cabbage — Improves growth and flavor of brassicas
Onion — Improves onion growth

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Sources: Purdue University Turfgrass Science: Use Growing Degree Days to Better Time Your Applications · University of Missouri Extension: Cool-Season Grasses: Lawn Maintenance Calendar · University of Minnesota Extension: Pre-emergent Herbicides for Crabgrass Control in Lawns