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When to Plant Chamomile in Briscoe County, TX

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.

Briscoe County, Texas is in USDA Zone 7b. The average last spring frost is April 6 and the first fall frost is November 2, giving you a growing season of approximately 210 days.

At an elevation of 4,513 feet, Briscoe County receives approximately 47.4 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly sandy loam soil. Summer highs average 98°F, so Chamomile may need afternoon shade and extra watering during peak heat. Sandy soil warms quickly in spring — great for early planting — but Chamomile will need more frequent watering and organic matter to retain nutrients.

Briscoe County, TX (Zone 7b) Long season
210 days
Last Spring Frost April 6
210 growing days
First Fall Frost November 2

Briscoe County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Sandy Loam

Soil pH

6.0-7.0

Drainage

Well Drained

Chamomile Planting Timeline — Briscoe County, TX

Chamomile Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors March 2 Mar 2 – Mar 16
Transplant Outdoors March 30 Mar 30 – Apr 13
Direct Sow March 23 Mar 23 – Apr 13
Harvest June 1 Jun 1 – Aug 10
Fall Sowing August 24 Aug 24 – Sep 7

Plant 0.5" deep · 8" apart · Rows 12" apart

Month-by-Month Timeline

MonthActivities
January
February
March Start Indoors Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow
April Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow
May
June Harvest
July Harvest
August Fall Sowing Harvest
September Fall Sowing
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 7b

📆 Growing Season

210 days in Briscoe County

Growing Tips for Briscoe 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Chamomile in Briscoe County, TX?

Briscoe County is in Zone 7b with an average last frost of April 6. Plan your Chamomile planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Briscoe County, TX?

Briscoe County, Texas is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7b. The average last spring frost is April 6 and first fall frost is November 2.

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Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals. Frost dates are based on 50% probability averages for Briscoe County, TX. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: June 2026.

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