Chervil

Chervil produces small, thin, lime green leaves that resemble flat leaf parsley when young. Its slightly aniseed flavour is a perfect match for fish, egg dishes and vegetables. It is used fresh, raw or at the end of cooking to take full advantage of its delicate aroma.

Growing tips

Conditions of germination:

depth of sowing: 5 mm

optimal temperatures for germination: 13 to 21ºC

time for germination: 7 to 21 days

When to sow:

indoor sowing 4 to 6 weeks before the last date in your area OR

direct seeding after any risk of frost, when the soil is warm

Sowing technique: in pocket

Inside the same hole, sow 3 to 5 seeds spaced 1 to 2 cm apart; when the seeds have germinated and the seedlings have reached a height of 5 cm, keep all the plants if space is available or keep only the best plants.

for indoor seedlings: transplant into individual containers while waiting for transplanting in the garden OR

for direct seedlings: transplant to their final location in the garden

Transplanting outdoors (for seedlings started indoors):

When all risk of frost is removed

Distance in the garden:

between plants: 25 cm

between rows: 30 to 45 cm

Height of the plants: 50 cm

Soil: rich and well drained

Exposure: sun or light shade

When to harvest: 40 days for young leaves, 60 days for mature leaves

QUICK STATS

Number of seeds: ±500

Difficulty: Easy

Type: Heirloom / Open pollinated

Lifecycle:Annual

Additional information

Weight            4.5 g

Difficulty         

Easy

Sowing          

Direct, Indoor

Lifecycle        

Annual

Root cellar     

No

Sowing season        

Spring, Summer