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

In San Diego you can figure out when to plant chamomile by reviewing 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.

Since chamomile do well in moderate cold you can plant them a little bit earlier in the year than plants that are more sensitive to the cold.

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

The last month that you can plant chamomile and expect a good harvest is probably October. Any later than that and your chamomile may not have a chance to fully mature. Starting your chamomile indoors is a great way to get them started a little bit earlier.

Last Frost Date

The average date of last frost is February 15 in San Diego. You can expect an average low temperature of 20°F in the coldest months of winter.

Remember that USDA zone info for San Diego is just an average and the actual date of last frost will vary from year to year. Half of the time in San Diego you get a frost after February 15 so always be ready to cover your chamomile in the event of a surprise late frost.

USDA Zone Info for San Diego

Here is the info for USDA Zone 9a.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring)	February 15
Average Date of First Frost (fall)	December 15
Lowest Expected Low	20°F
Highest Expected Low	25°F

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

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