When to Plant Chervil in USDA Zone 6b
Your May planting checklist for Zone 6b
A quick May briefing for Zone 6b gardeners — what's urgent, what's next, and what can wait.
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Fire up the seed-starting tray: chervil
Bottom-water once the first true leaves appear — it keeps stems dry and knocks back damping-off.
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Bring in the chervil
If you can't use it all right away, check the food-preservation section of your planner.
Before June arrives, get these ready
- First harvests: chervil
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.
In Zone 6b, the average last spring frost is around April 3 and the first fall frost is around October 25, giving you a growing season of approximately 205 days.
Chervil Planting Timeline — Zone 6b
Where Is USDA Zone 6b?
The map below highlights the states that contain Zone 6b. Click any state to see the Chervil planting schedule for that location.
Chervil Planting Calendar — Zone 6b
| Activity | When | Date Range |
|---|---|---|
| Start Indoors | February 27 | Feb 27 – Mar 13 |
| Transplant Outdoors | March 27 | Mar 27 – Apr 10 |
| Direct Sow | March 20 | Mar 20 – Apr 10 |
| Harvest | May 8 | May 8 – Jul 10 |
| Fall Sowing | August 16 | Aug 16 – Aug 30 |
Plant 0.5" deep · 8" apart · Rows 12" apart
Month-by-Month Timeline
| Month | Activities |
|---|---|
| January | — |
| February | Start Indoors |
| March | Start Indoors Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow |
| April | Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow |
| May | Harvest |
| June | Harvest |
| July | Harvest |
| August | Fall Sowing |
| September | — |
| October | — |
| November | — |
| December | — |
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Growing Conditions
Sun
Partial Shade (3-6 hours)
💧 Water
Moderate — regular watering
Days to Maturity
40–60 days
Soil pH
6 – 7
Zone Temperature Range
°F to °F average annual minimum
Growing Season
205 days (Zone average)
Planting Specifications
| Planting Depth | 0.5 inches |
| Plant Spacing | 8 inches apart |
| Row Spacing | 12 inches between rows |
Succession Planting Chervil in Zone
Sow every 4.6 weeks for continuous harvest throughout the season.
Growing Tips for Chervil in Zone
Zone has a short growing season (~205 days). Start Chervil indoors early and use season-extension techniques like row covers and cold frames.
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.
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Related Plants
Chervil in Other Zones
Chervil by State
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant Chervil in Zone 6b?
In Zone 6b, plan your Chervil planting around the average last frost date of April 3. Start seeds indoors around February 27. Direct sow outdoors around March 20. Transplant seedlings around March 27.
Can Chervil grow in Zone 6b?
Yes, Chervil can grow well in Zone 6b, hardy in USDA zones 3a through 10b. Zone 6b has a growing season of approximately 205 days, which is sufficient for Chervil (40-60 days to maturity).
When can I harvest Chervil in Zone 6b?
In Zone 6b, expect to harvest Chervil from May 8 – July 10. Chervil takes 40-60 days from planting to harvest.
What is the last frost date for Zone 6b?
The average last spring frost in Zone 6b is around April 3, and the first fall frost is around October 25. This gives a growing season of approximately 205 days. These are 50% probability dates — actual frost dates vary year to year.
What should I plant next to Chervil?
Good companion plants for Chervil include Lettuce, Radish, Carrots. These companions can help with pest control, pollination, and nutrient sharing.
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