chervil

How to Grow and Care for chervil

chervil · Anthriscus cerefolium
Also known as: common chervil; garden chervil; hedge parsley

Grow in any well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Water plants in dry spells to deter premature flowering. See chervil cultivation for more advice.

Watering: Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterloggingSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing chervil

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Grow in any well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Water plants in dry spells to deter premature flowering. See chervil cultivation for more advice.

How to Water chervil?

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for chervil?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for chervil?

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What Soil Is Best for chervil?

Soil type
Chalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for chervil?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize chervil?

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

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How to Prune chervil?

Harvest leaves regularly to promote new, fresh growth.

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How to Propagate chervil?

Propagate by seed sown in spring and early summer

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How to Transplant chervil?

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How to Care for chervil in Winter?

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How to Plant chervil?

Grow in any well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Water plants in dry spells to deter premature flowering. See chervil cultivation for more advice.

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How to Repot chervil?

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How to Harvest chervil?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease- free

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs, snails and caterpillar damage on young growth

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The Toxicity of chervil

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More General Info About chervil

Attributes of chervil

Plant typeAnnual Biennial · Herbs - Culinary
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitColumnar upright
OriginEurope, Western Asia

Scientific Classification

Species
Anthriscus cerefolium
Genus
Anthriscus
Family
Apiaceae
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