When to plant chervil in Maryland
Maryland spans USDA zones 7a–8a, so the right time to plant chervil shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly outdoors runs from about February 22 in California to March 27 in Westminster — below are local dates for 139 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 8a | March 24 | November 21 | February 24 – March 24 |
| Columbia | 7b | April 5 | November 9 | March 8 – April 5 |
| Germantown | 7b | April 14 | October 29 | March 17 – April 14 |
| Frederick | 7b | April 2 | November 6 | March 5 – April 2 |
| Waldorf | 7b | April 17 | October 27 | March 20 – April 17 |
| Silver Spring | 7b | April 10 | November 1 | March 13 – April 10 |
| Ellicott City | 7b | April 2 | November 7 | March 5 – April 2 |
| Glen Burnie | 7b | April 10 | October 31 | March 13 – April 10 |
Chervil in Maryland: FAQ
When can I plant chervil in Maryland?
Across Maryland, the time to direct-sow chervil spans roughly February 22 in California to March 27 in Westminster, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the chervil planting date vary across Maryland?
Yes. Maryland publishes 139 cities with their own frost dates, so the right chervil planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.
How long does chervil take to grow in Maryland?
Chervil takes about 55–70 days to reach harvest once planted — check that this fits inside your city's frost-free season on its place page.
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