Chervil in Zone 3a & 3b
Anthriscus cerefolium
When to plant chervil in zone 3b
Zones 3a and 3b share the same average frost dates in our data, so this page covers both.
Method: Either: Start indoors for an earlier harvest, or direct-sow outside for less fuss. Chervil tolerates either.
| Start indoors | Apr 4–Apr 11 |
|---|---|
| Direct sow / transplant outside | May 16–May 23 |
| Estimated harvest | Jul 15–Jul 22 (~60 days after planting) |
Spacing: 4 per square foot (square-foot-gardening spacing). Mature height: 1-1.5 ft.
Chervil is one of the classic French fines herbes, a delicate, anise-and-parsley-flavored annual that fades fast once cut or cooked, which is why it's almost always added at the very end of a dish rather than during cooking.
How chervil fits zone 3's season
Zone 3b's frost-free window runs about 98 days, from May 30 to September 5. Chervil needs about 60 days from sowing to first harvest.
Good companions
No standout companions recorded yet for Chervil.
Where to buy chervil seeds
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See it growing
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Growing Chervil in USDA zone 3b: when to start seeds indoors, when to direct-sow, and when to expect a harvest.
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