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Features
Family
Apiaceae
Native
Europe and Asia
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 24")
Flower Color
White
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
- Attracts Beneficial Insects
- Can Be Grown Indoors
- Good for Containers
About Chervil
Anthriscus cerefolium
Fernlike leaves on thin-branched stems have a subtle anise flavor. Delicate, small, white flowers in umbels form on thin stems above foliage.
Planting Chervil
Plant Spacing
A group of 3 seeds every 6"
Hardiness Zones
6, 7, 8, 9
Light Required
Full sun to part shade
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 24")
Planting Depth
Press into surface
Coverage & Planting Details
| Coverage | This packet sows up to 58 feet. |
|---|---|
| Row Spacing | 12" |
| Seed Depth | Press into surface |
| Seed Spacing | A group of 3 seeds every 6" |
| Thinning | Not required |
| Germination | 10–14 days |
| Start Indoors | Not recommended; roots sensitive to disturbance. |
| Direct Sow | RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, and again in summer 8 to 10 weeks before your average first frost date. For a continuous supply, sow every 2 to 3 weeks up to 6 weeks before your average first frost date. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 60°–70°F. |
| Growing & Harvesting | Chervil is ready to harvest about 2 months after sowing. Harvest no more than 1/3 of the plant at a time to encourage regrowth. Flavor is at its peak just before plants flower. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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