Chervil: The Delicate Herb of Traditional French Cuisine
Anthriscus cerefolium
Growing chervil: annual herb with delicate parsley-anise flavour. Partial shade, cool soil, foundation of French fines herbes.
Characteristics
Chervil is an annual herb with a delicate flavour reminiscent of parsley with anise notes, one of the four fines herbes of traditional French cuisine. It grows quickly in cool partial shade on fertile, moist soil, bolting quickly in summer heat. Harvest young leaves.
Flowering season
Practical tips
Water needs: media — always check soil moisture before watering.
Prefers mezz'ombra: provide the right light and rotate the plant for even growth.
Recommended soil: fertile fresco. Refresh the substrate every 1-2 years.
Dust the leaves with a damp cloth to support photosynthesis.
Feed during the growing season (spring-summer) and stop in winter.
