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Chervil - Vilmorin Seeds

Anthriscus cerefolium
French parsley, Garden chervil

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Chervil is an annual herb, commonly used in French cuisine. The delicate, parsley-like leaves have a mild aniseed flavour. This cool season plant grows to about 50 cm in height. Suitable for growing in pots ! Stagger your sowing from February to September. Ready to harvest in 4 to 6 weeks! Vilmorin quality seeds.
Ease of cultivation
Beginner
Height at maturity
50 cm
Spread at maturity
20 cm
Soil moisture
Moist soil
Germination time (days)
12 days
Sowing method
Direct sowing, Sowing under cover
Sowing period February to September
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Description

Chervil, also known as French parsley or garden chervil, is a herb from the Apiaceae (Umbelliferae) family. Its leaves are commonly used in French cuisine as a part of the “fines herbes” herb mixture, alongside parsley, chives and tarragon. Their slight anise flavour goes well with vegetable, fish or poultry dishes (make sure to add them at the last minute for full flavour!). The fresh leaves can also be finely chopped and added to salads.

Chervil can be grown outdoors in the vegetable garden or in pots. It generally reaches a height of 40 to 60 cm. For best results, choose a partially shaded spot with cool, light, humus-rich soil. If necessary, amend with compost in late autumn or early spring.

Harvesting: Chop the leaves off at ground level, as and when required. Harvest 6 weeks after sowing, from April to November. In summer, pretty white umbels of flowers will emerge over the foliage. To avoid bolting and to encourage leafier plants, pinch out the flower stems when they appear.

Storage: Chervil leaves are best eaten fresh. They can also be frozen for later use. It is possible to dry the leaves by hanging the stems upside down in a dry, well-ventilated place. However, drying greatly diminishes their aroma.

Good to know: Chervil likes the sun in spring but will soon go to seed in summer if too exposed. Grow alongside larger plants such as tomatoes, that will provide shade during the summer months.

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Harvest

Harvest time April to October
Type of vegetable Aromatic
Vegetable colour green
Size of vegetable Medium
Interest Flavour
Use Cooking

Plant habit

Height at maturity 50 cm
Spread at maturity 20 cm
Growth rate normal

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green
Aromatic? Fragrant foliage when creased

Botanical data

Genus

Anthriscus

Species

cerefolium

Family

Apiaceae

Other common names

French parsley, Garden chervil

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Annual / Perennial

Annual

Product reference25871

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Planting and care

How to sow:

Direct sow in rows from March to September (or from February to September in regions with milder winters). Stagger your sowing for longer harvests. Germination takes about 12 days.

Sow in furrows, spaced about 20 cm apart and 2 cm deep. Sow a seed every centimetre and cover with fine soil. Firm down the soil with the back of a rake and gently water.

When the seedlings reach the 4 leaf stage, thin them out, keeping one seedling every 10 cm.

For earlier crops, chervil can be sown under cover from October onwards.

Care:

Hoe and weed regularly. Make sure to keep the soil moist, especially during dry spells.

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Seedlings

Sowing period February to September
Sowing method Direct sowing, Sowing under cover
Germination time (days) 12 days

Care

Soil moisture Tolerant
Disease resistance Good
Pruning No pruning necessary

Intended location

Type of use Vegetable garden
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Soil léger
Exposure Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light), 130

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