When to plant chervil in West Virginia
West Virginia spans USDA zones 6b–7a, so the right time to plant chervil shifts by weeks across the state. The window to sow seed directly outdoors runs from about March 15 in Huntington to April 8 in Beckley — below are local dates for 15 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Direct sow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | 7a | April 16 | October 26 | March 19 – April 16 |
| Huntington | 7a | April 12 | October 30 | March 15 – April 12 |
| Morgantown | 7a | April 23 | October 24 | March 26 – April 23 |
| Parkersburg | 6b | April 14 | October 30 | March 17 – April 14 |
| Wheeling | 6b | April 20 | October 29 | March 23 – April 20 |
| Martinsburg | 7a | April 17 | October 23 | March 20 – April 17 |
| Weirton | 6b | April 29 | October 20 | April 1 – April 29 |
| Fairmont | 6b | April 18 | October 28 | March 21 – April 18 |
Chervil in West Virginia: FAQ
When can I plant chervil in West Virginia?
Across West Virginia, the time to direct-sow chervil spans roughly March 15 in Huntington to April 8 in Beckley, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the chervil planting date vary across West Virginia?
Yes. West Virginia publishes 15 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 West Virginia?
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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