Chervil

Plant family

Umbellifers (Apiaceae)

Season Overview

Details

Light requirement

Semi-shaded

Water requirement

Wet

Soil

Light (sandy)

Nutrient requirement

Low

Light germinator

Seeding distance

15 cm

Row spacing

20 cm

Seeding depth

0Not specified

Instructions

Beginning of February

Propagating

Description

Chervil is an annual culinary and medicinal herb from the umbellifer family with a growth height of up to 80 cm. Chervil is hardy and blooms between June and August. There are several varieties with curly or smooth leaves.

Growing tips

Chervil is a light germinator, so do not cover the seeds with soil. After germination, avoid moving the plants as the roots are very fine and can be easily damaged. Chervil reduces downy mildew and aphid infestation on neighboring plants due to its essential oils.