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Chervil
Anthriscus cerefolium
Chervil is a delicate annual herb with lacy leaves and a mild aniseed-parsley flavour, one of the French fines herbes. It prefers cool weather and light shade.
Botanical FamilyApiaceae
Native RegionCaucasus
Growth RateFast
Mature Size30–45 cm (12–18 in) tall
Bloom PeriodEarly summer
Common NamesFrench parsley, Garden chervil
Photo: Schlaghecken Josef · CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Essential Care Requirements
Light
Partial sun
Watering
Moderate
Keep moist; dry soil makes it bolt.
Soil
Moist, fertile soil; pH 6.0–7.0.
Temperature and humidity
-5–25 °C · Moderate humidity
Feeding
No feeding needed.
Pruning and propagation
Propagate by seed
Pick leaves regularly and remove flower heads.
Chervil is safe to eat.
Top Cultivation Tips
Sow directly; it dislikes transplanting.
Sow in spring and late summer.
Add at the end of cooking.
Self-seeds in shady corners.
