chervil
Also known as: common chervil; garden chervil; hedge parsley
An upright annual herb approximately 60cm tall, cultivated for its aromatic leaves. Aniseed-flavoured, lacy, 2- to 3-pinnate leaves. with ovate leaflets are 3-5 cm large. Umbels of small white flowers, 5-7cm across are borne in summer. Chervil is commonly used to season fish dishes and sauces
Scientific classification
- Species
- chervil (Anthriscus cerefolium)
- Genus
- Anthriscus
- Family
- Apiaceae
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- Toxicity
- Annual Biennial · Herbs - Culinary
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of chervil
Distribution map
Europe, Western Asia
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of chervil
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chervil care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningHarvest leaves regularly to promote new, fresh growth.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in spring and early summer
Growing
GrowingGrow 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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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease- free
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs, snails and caterpillar damage on young growth
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