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Chervil 'Vertissimo'
- Perfect for Pots
- Scented
- Self-sows
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Tried & tested by Sarah
Super productive variety
Easy to grow
Beautiful lacy leaves with a gentle, slightly fennel-like taste, best for sowing and growing when temperatures are cool
Please note, illustrated packets are being introduced gradually over the coming months, availability may vary.
- Perfect for Pots
- Scented
- Self-sows
Product details
- Type
- Edible Crop
- Position
- Kitchen Garden
- Soil
- Broad Tolerance
- Height
- 30cm (12in)
- Common name
- Chervil
- Moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- Part Shade
- Spread
- 15cm (6in)
- Cultivation
- Sow direct in spring or autumn, avoiding the summer months as they don’t germinate well in the heat. Sow direct 1cm deep. Thin seedlings to 15cm apart. May be sown under cover into small pots for planting out in late spring.
Care Tips
Ensure plants are grown in a cool shady spot as plants will run to seed if subjected to high temperatures and dry sunny spots. Chervil is a prolific self-seeder. Chervil can be grown as a winter crop. Protect with cloches or grow in a cold frame.
