When to plant chervil in Michigan
Michigan spans USDA zones 4b–6b, so the right time to plant chervil shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly outdoors runs from about March 22 in Port Huron to April 21 in Cadillac — below are local dates for 101 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 6b | April 27 | October 25 | March 30 – April 27 |
| Grand Rapids | 6a | May 6 | October 10 | April 8 – May 6 |
| Warren | 6b | April 21 | October 31 | March 24 – April 21 |
| Sterling Heights | 6b | April 30 | October 24 | April 2 – April 30 |
| Ann Arbor | 6a | May 5 | October 10 | April 7 – May 5 |
| Lansing | 6a | May 1 | October 13 | April 3 – May 1 |
| Dearborn | 6b | May 1 | October 15 | April 3 – May 1 |
| Livonia | 6b | May 1 | October 17 | April 3 – May 1 |
Chervil in Michigan: FAQ
When can I plant chervil in Michigan?
Across Michigan, the time to direct-sow chervil spans roughly March 22 in Port Huron to April 21 in Cadillac, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the chervil planting date vary across Michigan?
Yes. Michigan publishes 101 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 Michigan?
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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