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Chamomile
Matricaria chamomilla
Still time — sow lateherb
Annual chamomile used for tea. Self-seeds readily.
In Zone 7b, right now
Still time to plant — it should mature before frost
The usual direct sow window (Early to Mid April) has closed, but with about 60 days to harvest there's still enough season left. Get it in now.
Edible?
Yes — herb — leaves & stems
Small space?
Yes — fits a balcony
Sun
Full sun (6+ hrs)
Comes back yearly?
No — replant each year
Harvest in
60 days
Ways to plant it
Spring planting
Direct sow
Past the ideal window — still time
Early to Mid April
Plant seeds straight into the ground (or a container) outdoors.
Fall planting
Direct sow
Mid September
Mid September – Early October
Plant seeds straight into the ground (or a container) outdoors.
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