When to plant chervil in Tennessee
Tennessee 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 16 in Memphis to March 25 in Halls — below are local dates for 67 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson | 7b | April 1 | October 31 | March 4 – April 1 |
| Memphis | 8a | March 16 | November 16 | February 16 – March 16 |
| Knoxville | 7b | April 11 | October 28 | March 14 – April 11 |
| Chattanooga | 8a | March 24 | November 9 | February 24 – March 24 |
| Clarksville | 7b | April 3 | November 1 | March 6 – April 3 |
| Murfreesboro | 7b | April 9 | October 27 | March 12 – April 9 |
| Franklin | 7b | April 3 | October 31 | March 6 – April 3 |
| Johnson City | 7b | April 19 | October 24 | March 22 – April 19 |
Chervil in Tennessee: FAQ
When can I plant chervil in Tennessee?
Across Tennessee, the time to direct-sow chervil spans roughly February 16 in Memphis to March 25 in Halls, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the chervil planting date vary across Tennessee?
Yes. Tennessee publishes 67 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 Tennessee?
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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