Bodegold

Family: Asteraceae Herb

Planting Schedule

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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

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Bodegold Planting Dates by USDA Zone

Estimated US hardiness-zone windows for sow, transplant, and harvest. Enter a US ZIP above for exact local dates, or open a zone below.

Zone	Start Indoors	Sow / Transplant	Harvest
Zone 1a	Protected Environment Only
Zone 1b	Protected Environment Only
Zone 2a	Apr 27th	May 25th	Aug 3rd – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Apr 17th	May 15th	Jul 24th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Apr 17th	May 15th	Jul 24th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Apr 21st	May 19th	Jul 28th – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Apr 17th	May 15th	Jul 24th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Apr 15th	May 13th	Jul 22nd – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Apr 10th	May 8th	Jul 17th – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Apr 6th	May 4th	Jul 13th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Apr 3rd	May 1st	Jul 10th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Mar 28th	Apr 25th	Jul 4th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Mar 23rd	Apr 20th	Jun 29th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Mar 13th	Apr 10th	Jun 19th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Mar 4th	Apr 1st	Jun 10th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Feb 23rd	Mar 23rd	Jun 1st – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Feb 6th	Mar 6th	May 15th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Jan 12th	Feb 9th	Apr 20th – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 10b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 11a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 11b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 12a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 12b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 13a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 13b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th

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.