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When to Plant Chamomile in Moorcroft, Wyoming (82721)

Location

Moorcroft, Wyoming

ZIP Code

82721

USDA Zone

4b

Last Frost

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

📅 Your 2026 Planting Dates

Start Seeds Indoors

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Transplant Outdoors

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Based on last frost Tuesday, May 5, 2026 · Zone 4b

Pro tip: Start Chamomile seeds indoors 6 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant outdoors around Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Matricaria chamomilla
Days to Maturity 60 days

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun

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Water

Regular

Seeds typically germinate in 7-14 days

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🌾 Seed Saving Guide

🟢 Easy
✅ Open-pollinated — seeds grow true to parent

When to Harvest Seed

Let flowers dry completely on the plant — seeds form in the center of the dried flower.

Processing

Rub dried flower heads between palms over a bowl, then winnow to remove chaff.

Seed Viability

Up to 3 years when stored cool, dark, and dry.

Pro Tip

Chamomile self-sows freely — once established, you may not need to save seed at all.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Chamomile in Moorcroft, Wyoming? +

In Moorcroft (Zone 4b), start Chamomile seeds indoors around Tuesday, March 24, 2026 and transplant outdoors around Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

What is the last frost date for Moorcroft, Wyoming? +

The average last spring frost date for Moorcroft, Wyoming (ZIP 82721) is around Tuesday, May 5, 2026. This is based on NOAA climate normals for USDA Zone 4b.

How long does Chamomile take to grow? +

Chamomile typically matures in about 60 days from transplanting. In Moorcroft, that means you can expect harvest around Tuesday, May 19, 2026 plus 60 days.

Should I start Chamomile indoors or direct sow in Wyoming? +

Chamomile should be started indoors 6 weeks before your last frost date. In Moorcroft, that means starting around Tuesday, March 24, 2026.

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Growing Chamomile in Zone 4b

Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) is a popular garden vegetable. In Moorcroft, Wyoming, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 4b, you should start seeds indoors around Tuesday, March 24, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Plan to transplant your Chamomile seedlings outdoors around Tuesday, May 19, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.