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When to Plant Chervil in Florida

Chervil is a delicate herb with a subtle anise-parsley flavor, essential in French cuisine as part of fines herbes. It prefers cool conditions and partial shade.

Florida spans USDA hardiness zones 10a, 10b, 8b, 9a, 9b (with planting data available), so planting dates vary by your location within the state. Click your zone below for the most accurate dates.

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Click your county for exact Chervil planting dates based on your local frost dates.

Chervil Planting Calendar for Florida

Zone 10a ~364 day growing season · Full guide →

Last frost: January 1 · First frost: December 31 · 364 day season

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors December 4 Dec 4 – Dec 18
Transplant Outdoors December 25 Dec 25 – Jan 8
Direct Sow December 11 Dec 11 – Jan 1
Harvest February 5 Feb 5 – Apr 9
Fall Sowing November 5 Nov 5 – Nov 19
Zone 10b ~364 day growing season · Full guide →

Last frost: January 1 · First frost: December 31 · 364 day season

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors December 4 Dec 4 – Dec 18
Transplant Outdoors December 25 Dec 25 – Jan 8
Direct Sow December 11 Dec 11 – Jan 1
Harvest February 5 Feb 5 – Apr 9
Fall Sowing November 5 Nov 5 – Nov 19
Zone 8b ~276 day growing season · Full guide →

Last frost: February 25 · First frost: November 28 · 276 day season

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors January 21 Jan 21 – Feb 4
Transplant Outdoors February 18 Feb 18 – Mar 4
Direct Sow February 11 Feb 11 – Mar 4
Harvest April 1 Apr 1 – Jun 3
Fall Sowing September 19 Sep 19 – Oct 3
Zone 9a ~303 day growing season · Full guide →

Last frost: February 10 · First frost: December 10 · 303 day season

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors January 13 Jan 13 – Jan 27
Transplant Outdoors February 3 Feb 3 – Feb 17
Direct Sow January 20 Jan 20 – Feb 10
Harvest March 17 Mar 17 – May 19
Fall Sowing October 15 Oct 15 – Oct 29
Zone 9b ~329 day growing season · Full guide →

Last frost: January 25 · First frost: December 20 · 329 day season

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors December 28 Dec 28 – Jan 11
Transplant Outdoors January 18 Jan 18 – Feb 1
Direct Sow January 4 Jan 4 – Jan 25
Harvest March 1 Mar 1 – May 3
Fall Sowing October 25 Oct 25 – Nov 8

Growing Tips for Florida

Direct sow in early spring or fall as chervil bolts in heat. Provide shade and cool conditions. Harvest outer leaves as needed; use fresh as it loses flavor when dried.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Chervil in Florida?

Planting dates for Chervil in Florida depend on your USDA zone. Florida spans zones 10a, 10b, 8b, 9a, 9b. Check the planting calendar above for your specific zone's frost dates and planting windows.

What zone is Florida for planting?

Florida contains USDA hardiness zones 10a, 10b, 8b, 9a, 9b. Your specific zone depends on your location within the state — northern and higher-elevation areas are in colder zones, while southern and coastal areas are warmer.

Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals, University Cooperative Extension planting guides. Last updated: April 2026.