Chervil Planting Guide
Delicate anise-flavored herb used in French cooking; thrives in cool, shaded spots
Best Time and Place to Plant Chervil
In USDA zone 7, the typical spring window is March 1 to May 1. Cooler zones usually plant later; warmer zones plant earlier.
Plant Chervil in a spot with 3+ hours of direct sun, soil warmed to 45F to 65F, and enough room for 6 inches between plants and 12 inches between rows.
Planting Windows by Zone
| Zone | Spring | Fall |
|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | May 1 to June 15 | August 1 to August 30 |
| Zone 2 | April 20 to June 10 | August 10 to September 15 |
| Zone 3 | April 10 to May 30 | August 15 to September 30 |
| Zone 4 | April 1 to May 20 | August 20 to October 1 |
| Zone 5 | March 20 to May 15 | August 25 to October 10 |
| Zone 6 | March 10 to May 10 | September 1 to October 20 |
| Zone 7 | March 1 to May 1 | September 10 to November 1 |
| Zone 8 | February 15 to April 20 | September 20 to November 15 |
| Zone 9 | February 1 to April 10 | October 1 to December 1 |
| Zone 10 | January 15 to March 30 | October 15 to December 15 |
| Zone 11 | Year-round to Year-round | Varies |
| Zone 12 | Year-round to Year-round | Varies |
| Zone 13 | Year-round to Year-round | Varies |
Spacing and Care
- Planting depth: 0.25 inches deep
- Spacing: 6 inches apart, 12 inches between rows
- Soil temperature: 45F to 65F
- Sunlight: 3+ hours
- Watering: Keep consistently moist; water 3-4 times per week
- Days to harvest: 35
Fertilization
- Compost organic: 2 inches worked into soil before planting
- Worm Castings organic: 1/4 cup per plant at transplanting
Companion Plants
- Radishes
- Carrots
- Lettuce
Avoid Planting Near
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Harvest Signs
- Harvest outer leaves when plant is 6 inches tall
- Best before flower stalk forms
- Leaves lose flavor quickly; use fresh
- Cut to 2 inches from base for regrowth
FAQs
When should I plant Chervil?
Chervil planting depends on your USDA hardiness zone. In USDA zone 7, the typical spring window is March 1 to May 1. Cooler zones usually plant later; warmer zones plant earlier.
What is the best time of year to plant Chervil?
The best time of year to plant Chervil is when your zone planting window is open and soil temperatures are around 45F to 65F. In USDA zone 7, the typical spring window is March 1 to May 1. Cooler zones usually plant later; warmer zones plant earlier.
Where is the best place to plant Chervil?
Plant Chervil in a spot with 3+ hours of direct sun, soil warmed to 45F to 65F, and enough room for 6 inches between plants and 12 inches between rows.
How far apart should I plant Chervil?
Plant Chervil about 6 inches apart, with rows around 12 inches apart.
What grows well with Chervil?
Chervil is commonly paired with Radishes, Carrots, Lettuce.