When to plant chervil in Mississippi

Mississippi spans USDA zones 7b–9a, so the right time to plant chervil shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly outdoors runs from about January 15 in Biloxi to March 6 in Oxford — below are local dates for 42 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.

In Jacksonthe chervil direct sow window (February 6–March 6) has passed for this year.

City	Zone	Last frost	First frost	Direct sow
Jackson	8b	March 6	November 19	February 6 – March 6
Gulfport	9a	February 23	December 3	January 26 – February 23
Southaven	8a	March 16	November 16	February 16 – March 16
Biloxi	9a	February 12	December 14	January 15 – February 12
Hattiesburg	8b	March 7	November 23	February 7 – March 7
Olive Branch	8a	March 26	November 6	February 26 – March 26
Tupelo	8a	March 21	November 10	February 21 – March 21
Meridian	8b	March 16	November 12	February 16 – March 16

Chervil in Mississippi: FAQ

When can I plant chervil in Mississippi?

Across Mississippi, the time to direct-sow chervil spans roughly January 15 in Biloxi to March 6 in Oxford, each following that city's local frost dates.

Does the chervil planting date vary across Mississippi?

Yes. Mississippi publishes 42 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 Mississippi?

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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