Quick facts
- Likes partial shade
- Don't forget about this unsung herbal hero in your herb gardens!
Anthriscus cerefolium
Chervil is a great herb fresh, used for flavoring for peas, potatoes, carrots, eggs, and fish. A great choice for those shady spots! Best quality comes from plants grown in partial shade in successive sowings. Medicinal uses: Traditionally used to treat fevers.
How to grow it:
Germ Temp |
Indoor Start |
Germ Days |
Frost Tolerant |
Sun |
Seed Depth |
Plant/Row Spacing |
55, light req. |
5-6 w. |
7-21 d. |
Yes |
Part shade |
1/4” |
2-5”/8-10” |
Light is required to germinate so plant on soil surface. Transplant or direct sow, either works great. Prefers part shade, plant every 3-4 weeks and keep greens picked for highest quality greens. Seeds are easy to harvest! |
Seed specs: Packet size: 1 g., 40 seeds