Herbs
Chamomile
Open flower heads to pick dry and preserve with good airflow.
Sowing & planting windows in Australia
Planting timing varies by broad Australian gardening zone. Local weather, unusual seasons and your garden’s microclimate can shift timing.
Cool
Sow · Sep-Dec
Core months: September, October, November, December
Temperate
Sow · Jul-Nov
Core months: July, August, September, October, November
Subtropical
Sow · Mar-Oct
Core months: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October
Tropical
Sow · All year
Core months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
Arid
Sow · Aug-Sep
Core months: August, September
Getting started
Sow seed in the recorded five-zone window. Use clean seed and follow the packet's depth and spacing for the named species or cultivar.
The right conditions
Choose a position with good light, fertile free-draining soil and protection from harsh heat; provide winter chill where the crop requires it.
As it grows
Water consistently while establishing, mulch without burying the crown or stem, manage weeds early and provide support where the mature habit needs it.
Ready to harvest
Pick fully open flower heads on a dry day and dry them promptly in shade with good airflow.
Important cautions
People allergic to daisies and related plants may also react to chamomile. Use correctly identified, unsprayed flowers.
Plant guidance: P11a propagation, food-safety and plant-specific guide audit. Planting windows are a guide rather than a rule.