Apiacées • Anthriscus cerefolium

Garden chervil - Organic

"A light, green touch that connects the garden to the kitchen, tradition to pleasure, aroma to delicate gestures."

$4.49

Number of seeds

Native to Western Europe , this hardy biennial, tolerant to zone 3, has become a staple in vegetable gardening for its rapid growth, delicate foliage, and unique flavor . Its airy habit and finely cut, light green leaves are reminiscent of parsley, but offer a milder, aniseed aroma.

Undemanding, chervil prefers partially shaded, cool spots , especially during the summer heat, and thrives in light, humus-rich soil . Its white umbels of flowers add a touch of lightness to herb borders or leafy vegetable combinations. A discreet yet valuable plant, it attracts beneficial insects and contributes to the balance of a living garden , embodying the gentle and nurturing spirit of eco-friendly gardens.

  • Growing climate: Temperate climate
  • Sowing difficulty level: Easy
  • Care required: OccasionalNote: Sensitive to high heat and drought.

Chervil is highly prized for its subtle aniseed flavor, perfect for enhancing potatoes, eggs, fish, or soups. It is used fresh in salads, or added at the end of cooking to preserve its delicate aroma.

Its flowers and roots can also be used to flavor dishes, although this is less common. It freezes better than it dehydrates, as drying alters its volatile oils.

A discreet but indispensable companion, chervil is a plant that links the hand of the gardener and that of the cook, between European tradition and contemporary creative impulses.

Garden chervil - Organic

$4.49

$4.49

écoumene seeding advice

Seeding type

Outdoor seeding

Germination time

7-20 days

Germination temperature

13° to 18° Celsius

Sowing depth

Sowing at a depth of 5 mm

Transplantation

Easy transplantation

Technical

Seeding in clusters

Growing conditions

Number of days to maturity

Harvest at ± 60 days

Hardiness zone

Zone-3b

Distance between plants

25 cm

Distance between rows

30 cm

Optimal brightness

Shade plant tolerant of low sunlight

Soil texture

Light (sandy) soil

Soil moisture

Damp soil

Soil fertility

Plant demanding in bacteria-dominant compost

optimal soil pH

Low acidic pH

Average plant height

45 cm

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