When to plant chervil in Nebraska
Nebraska spans USDA zones 5a–6a, so the right time to plant chervil shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly outdoors runs from about March 19 in Omaha to April 13 in North Platte — below are local dates for 17 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | 6a | April 16 | October 18 | March 19 – April 16 |
| Lincoln | 6a | April 24 | October 13 | March 27 – April 24 |
| Bellevue | 6a | April 17 | October 19 | March 20 – April 17 |
| Grand Island | 5b | April 23 | October 15 | March 26 – April 23 |
| Kearney | 5b | April 30 | October 10 | April 2 – April 30 |
| Fremont | 5b | April 23 | October 15 | March 26 – April 23 |
| Norfolk | 5b | May 1 | October 4 | April 3 – May 1 |
| Papillion | 6a | April 21 | October 18 | March 24 – April 21 |
Chervil in Nebraska: FAQ
When can I plant chervil in Nebraska?
Across Nebraska, the time to direct-sow chervil spans roughly March 19 in Omaha to April 13 in North Platte, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the chervil planting date vary across Nebraska?
Yes. Nebraska publishes 17 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 Nebraska?
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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