Before planting it is a good idea to find your USDA Zone info to estimate your garden schedule. The most important data that the zone info tells us is average last frost and the lowest expected temperature for your area.

By reviewing the USDA zone info for Brookings you will be able to estimate when to plant chamomile.

Planting Calendar for Chamomile

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

Chamomile can survive in mild cold which tells us that you can plant them a bit earlier in the year than other frost tender plants.

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

The last month that you can plant chamomile and expect a good harvest is probably August. 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 little bit earlier.

Last Frost Date

The average date of last frost is May 15 in Brookings. You should expect an average low temperature of -25°F in the coldest months of winter.

Always keep in mind that USDA zone info for Brookings may not be accurate from year to year and the actual date of last frost is different every year. Half of the time in Brookings last frost occurs after May 15 so make sure that you are prepared to protect your chamomile in the event of a late frost.

USDA Zone Info for Brookings

Here is the info for USDA Zone 4b.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring)	May 15
Average Date of First Frost (fall)	September 15
Lowest Expected Low	-25°F
Highest Expected Low	-20°F

This means that on a really cold year, the coldest it will get is -25°F. On most years you should be prepared to experience lows near -20°F.

Plants to Grow in Brookings

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