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Chervil
Chervil is one of my favourite herbs, with a gentle aniseedy flavour. Chervil leaves are lovely raw in salad or added right at the end into an omelette. More
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Chervil is one of my favourite herbs, with a gentle aniseedy flavour. Chervil leaves are lovely raw in salad or added right at the end into an omelette.
I find Chervil hardy for sowing in autumn and growing outside – at least in the south of England – right the way through winter and spring. This runs up to flower quickly in the hot and dry, so don't sow in summer.
| Genus | Anthriscus cerefolium |
| Type | Hardy Annual |
| Common Name | Chervil |
| Soil Type | Neutral |
| Site | Part Shade, Shade |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Height | 40-70cm (16-28in) |
| Spacing | 20cm (8in) |
| Sowing, Seeds, Planting | Direct sow in February-March and August-September in lines or blocks. |
| Care Tips | This grows well in a container pot, and requires plenty of water. |
| Vase Life | The chervil flowers are beautiful dried for arrangements. |
| Storing | This will keep in a plastic bag in the fridge for up to a week. Or preserve it in white wine vinegar. |
| Harvesting | March-May and September-April. 6-8 weeks from sowing. The leaves will produce for 6 months if picked regularly. |
| Cooking Notes | Chervil compliments the flavours of cheese, chicken, fish and eggs, and is a great addition to sauces. Add at the end of cooking, as the flavour is destroyed with heat. |
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
- Sow Under Cover/Plant Indoors
- Direct Sow/Plant Outdoors
- Flowers/Harvest
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