When to plant chervil in Texas
Texas spans USDA zones 7a–10a, so the right time to plant chervil shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly outdoors runs from about December 11 in Edinburg to March 24 in Dumas — below are local dates for 267 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 9b | February 2 | December 25 | January 5 – February 2 |
| San Antonio | 9a | February 25 | November 28 | January 28 – February 25 |
| Dallas | 8b | March 2 | November 29 | February 2 – March 2 |
| Austin | 9a | February 20 | December 3 | January 23 – February 20 |
| Fort Worth | 8b | March 5 | November 24 | February 5 – March 5 |
| El Paso | 8b | March 2 | November 20 | February 2 – March 2 |
| Arlington | 8b | March 9 | November 21 | February 9 – March 9 |
| Corpus Christi | 10a | January 22 | January 4 | December 25 – January 22 |
Chervil in Texas: FAQ
When can I plant chervil in Texas?
Across Texas, the time to direct-sow chervil spans roughly December 11 in Edinburg to March 24 in Dumas, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the chervil planting date vary across Texas?
Yes. Texas publishes 267 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 Texas?
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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