When to Plant Chamomile in Otsego County, NY
Chamomile is a daisy-like herb famous for its calming, apple-scented tea. German chamomile is an annual while Roman chamomile is a perennial ground cover.
Otsego County, New York is in USDA Zone 5a. The average last spring frost is May 10 and the first fall frost is October 12, giving you a growing season of approximately 155 days.
At an elevation of 909 feet, Otsego County receives approximately 44.5 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly silt loam soil. Summer highs average 85°F, providing good warmth for Chamomile during the growing season.
Otsego County Soil Profile
Soil Type
Silt Loam
Soil pH
6.0-7.0
Drainage
Well Drained
Chamomile Planting Timeline — Otsego County, NY
Chamomile Planting Calendar
| Activity | When | Date Range |
|---|---|---|
| Start Indoors | April 5 | Apr 5 – Apr 19 |
| Transplant Outdoors | May 3 | May 3 – May 17 |
| Direct Sow | April 26 | Apr 26 – May 17 |
| Harvest | July 5 | Jul 5 – Sep 13 |
| Fall Sowing | August 3 | Aug 3 – Aug 17 |
Plant 0.5" deep · 8" apart · Rows 12" apart
Month-by-Month Timeline
| Month | Activities |
|---|---|
| January | — |
| February | — |
| March | — |
| April | Start Indoors Direct Sow |
| May | Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow |
| June | — |
| July | Harvest |
| August | Fall Sowing Harvest |
| September | Harvest |
| October | — |
| November | — |
| December | — |
Growing Conditions
☀️ Sun
Full Sun (6-8+ hours)
💧 Water
Moderate — regular watering
📅 Days to Maturity
60–90 days
🧪 Soil pH
Needs 5.6–7.5 · Your soil: N/A
🗺️ USDA Zone
Zone 5a
📆 Growing Season
155 days in Otsego County
Growing Tips for Otsego County
Direct sow on the soil surface as seeds need light. Harvest flowers when petals begin to curl back. Chamomile self-sows freely and improves the health of nearby plants.
Companion Planting
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant Chamomile in Otsego County, NY?
Otsego County is in Zone 5a with an average last frost of May 10. Plan your Chamomile planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.
What planting zone is Otsego County, NY?
Otsego County, New York is in USDA Hardiness Zone 5a. The average last spring frost is May 10 and first fall frost is October 12.
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