How to Grow Roman Chamomile
Chamaemelum nobile
Your complete guide to growing Roman Chamomile.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsWhen to Plant Roman Chamomile
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 3 | April – May | — | July – October |
| Zone 4 | March – April | — | July – October |
| Zone 5 | March – April | — | June – October |
| Zone 6 | March – April | — | June – November |
| Zone 7 | February – March | — | June – November |
| Zone 8 | February – March | — | May – December |
| Zone 9 | January – February | — | April – December |
| Zone 10 | January | — | April – December |
Companion Plants for Roman Chamomile
✓ Good companions
Chamomile attracts beneficial insects and deters cabbage worms and aphids
Chamomile improves flavor and growth while repelling cabbage moths and aphids
Chamomile improves soil health and may enhance carrot growth and flavor
Chamomile deters cucumber beetles and improves cucumber health and flavor
Both plants repel pests mutually and chamomile enhances onion growth
Chamomile repels aphids and black spot, improves rose health and fragrance
Chamomile repels harmful insects and may improve strawberry flavor and yield
Chamomile repels hornworms and aphids while potentially improving tomato flavor
✗ Keep away from
Juglone toxin from walnut trees inhibits chamomile growth and development
Both are aggressive spreaders that compete for space and resources
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
