Chervil

Edible
Indoor/Outdoor

Chervil is a delicate and aromatic herb known for its mild aniseed flavour and lacy, fern-like leaves. Easy to grow, it is perfect for adding a subtle taste to your dishes. Ideal for both beginners and experienced gardeners.

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Harvest Time: 4-6 Weeks
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Chervil is prized for its subtle flavour and attractive foliage. It thrives in partially shaded locations and is perfect for garden beds, containers, and windowsills.

  • Grows best in partial shade and well-drained soil
  • Ideal for garden beds, containers, and windowsills
  • Produces lacy, fern-like leaves with a mild aniseed flavour
  • Perfect for culinary use, especially in salads, soups, and sauces

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Pots: Get big, ready-to-grow plants in 9cm pots. Plant them in your garden or larger pots right away. They're bigger and stronger than plug plants. Pre-fed and watered for healthier plants from the start.

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What You Need To Know About “Chervil”

Plant Information
How To Plant
Plant Care

Chervil is perfect for adding a subtle aniseed flavour to your dishes, thriving in partial shade and producing lacy, fern-like leaves from spring to autumn.

  • Grows best in partial shade and well-drained soil
  • Perfect for both garden beds, containers, and windowsills
  • Produces lacy, fern-like leaves with a mild aniseed flavour
  • Great for culinary use, especially in salads, soups, and sauces

Chervil is perfect for adding a subtle aniseed flavour to your dishes, thriving in partial shade and producing lacy, fern-like leaves from spring to autumn.

  • Grows best in partial shade and well-drained soil
  • Perfect for both garden beds, containers, and windowsills
  • Produces lacy, fern-like leaves with a mild aniseed flavour
  • Great for culinary use, especially in salads, soups, and sauces
Planting Time: All Year Round
Sunlight & Positioning: Full Sun
Where to Plant: Garden Beds - Pots - Containers
Growing Location: Garden - Patio - Balcony - Windowsill
Planting Time: All Year Round
Sunlight & Positioning: Full Sun
Where to Plant: Garden Beds - Pots - Containers
Growing Location: Garden - Patio - Balcony - Windowsill

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the ideal growing conditions for chervil?

Chervil thrives in partial shade with at least four hours of indirect sunlight daily. It prefers cool, moist, and humus-rich, well-draining soil with a pH of 6.5-7.0​.

How should I care for chervil plants?

Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Prune flower buds to prevent bolting and encourage leaf growth. Thin seedlings to six inches apart​.

How do I harvest and store chervil?

Harvest leaves six to eight weeks after sowing. Use fresh, or wrap in damp paper towels and store in the refrigerator for up to three days​.

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