Bodegold

Family: Asteraceae Herb

Bodegold chamomile blooms with a luminous, honeyed glow—warm golden disks encircled by crisp, white petals that perfume the air with a sweet, apple-like floral fragrance.

The blossoms develop into delicate, airy heads with a soothing, tea-like character and a gentle, aromatic bite. Grow Bodegold for abundant, fragrant harvests that shine in herbal infusions and calming blends, and enjoy the slow, satisfying rhythm of flowering over a full 70 days.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 70 DaysHabit: Upright

Planting schedules and alerts are optimized for Columbus (Zone 6b).

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Mar 28th
Last Frost	Apr 25th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Apr 25th
Harvest Begins	Jul 4th
Harvest Ends	Oct 16th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	70
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Upright
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Surface
Germination Temp (°F)	65
Min Soil Temp (°F)	40
Min Night Temp (°F)	28
Harden Off (days)	5

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Bodegold chamomile leans honeyed and apple-perfumed, so it rewards a quick, gentle steep—too much heat pulls it from soothing into harsh. Treat the petals like edible confetti: they’re aromatic and light, making them ideal for drinks and chilled dairy where their perfume stays front and center.

Best Uses

single-note chamomile infusions (steep and serve clear)
blend into calming herbal teas with citrus peel
use petals as a delicate garnish on fruit or yogurt
infuse honey or syrup for warm drinks and dessert drizzle

Flavor Profile

honeyed floral aroma apple-like perfumed brightness soft, soothing herbal bitterness lightly crisp, petal-forward bite

Kitchen Pairings

lemon zest honey green apple vanilla milk or cream ginger

Frequently Asked Questions

Bodegold: What should I do if my plants get powdery mildew?

Powdery mildew is common on Bodegold as leaves stay damp and airflow is limited. Remove the most affected leaves, avoid overhead watering, and space plants so they don’t crowd; treat with sulfur or a potassium bicarbonate product labeled for powdery mildew and repeat per label if new spots appear.

Bodegold: How often should I water during the main growth phase?

During the 6–8 weeks after germination, keep soil consistently moist but not soggy—aim for about 1 inch of water per week total, increasing slightly during heat waves. Check by feel 1–2 inches down: water when it’s dry at that depth, and stop once the top layer dries quickly after watering.

Bodegold: How can I tell when it’s ready to harvest at ~70 days?

Harvest Bodegold when heads/roots reach full size for the variety and the tops show peak vigor but start to look less glossy, with outer leaves beginning to fade slightly. For best quality, pick on a dry day and avoid waiting until foliage collapses—overmaturity can reduce texture and flavor.