The USDA Zone info is a great tool for gardeners to help us estimate your gardening schedule. The zone info helps tell us things like average date of last frost and lowest expected temperature for your area.

In Sierra Vista you can estimate when it's a good idea to plant chamomile by using the USDA zone info.

Planting Calendar for Chamomile

Frost tolerance for chamomile:	Tolerant of some frost.
When to plant:	Up to 5 weeks before last frost.

Chamomile do ok in moderate cold which means that you can plant them a little earlier in the year than more sensitive plants.

The earliest that you can plant chamomile in Sierra Vista is February. However, you really should wait until March if you don't want to take any chances.

The last month that you can plant chamomile and expect a good harvest is probably September. Any later than that and your chamomile may not have a chance to really do well. If you are starting your chamomile indoors then you might be able to get away with starting them a few weeks earlier.

Last Frost Date

The average date of last frost is March 15 in Sierra Vista. In the coldest months of winter you can expect an average low temperature of 15°F.

Always keep in mind that USDA zone info for Sierra Vista is not always accurate and the actual date of last frost is different every year. Since half of the time in Sierra Vista there is a last frost after March 15 be ready to cover your chamomile if you have one of those late frosts.

USDA Zone Info for Sierra Vista

Here is the info for USDA Zone 8b.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring)	March 15
Average Date of First Frost (fall)	November 15
Lowest Expected Low	15°F
Highest Expected Low	20°F

This means that on a really cold year, the coldest it will get is 15°F. On most years you should be prepared to experience lows near 20°F.

Plants to Grow in Sierra Vista

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