Chervil

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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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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

Choose a partially shaded area for Chervil, whether in the garden or in pots or containers. Keep them well-watered and ensure the soil is fertile and well-drained.

Chervil plants need partial shade, so choose a spot with indirect sunlight
Add compost or organic matter to soil before planting to provide nutrients and structure
Use pots at least 15cm wide with drainage holes and quality compost if container growing
Water well both before and after planting; space plants adequately to avoid overcrowding

Choose a partially shaded area for Chervil, whether in the garden or in pots or containers. Keep them well-watered and ensure the soil is fertile and well-drained.

Chervil plants need partial shade, so choose a spot with indirect sunlight
Add compost or organic matter to soil before planting to provide nutrients and structure
Use pots at least 15cm wide with drainage holes and quality compost if container growing
Water well both before and after planting; space plants adequately to avoid overcrowding

Choose the Right Spot:	A sunny location with plenty of direct sunlight
Prepare the Soil:	Loosen soil and mix in compost or organic matter
Planting:	Plant level with the soil and firm soil down around the plant
Spacing:	Space plants about 20-30cm apart for good air circulation

Choose the Right Spot:	A sunny location with plenty of direct sunlight
Prepare the Soil:	Loosen soil and mix in compost or organic matter
Planting:	Plant level with the soil and firm soil down around the plant
Spacing:	Space plants about 20-30cm apart for good air circulation

Chervil grows robustly and produces an abundance of lacy, fern-like leaves. With good light and minimal care, you’ll soon be enjoying a plentiful harvest for your culinary needs.

Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots. Once established, water only during dry periods
Trim the leaves regularly to encourage fresh growth and prevent flowering
Check for pests like aphids; treat with soapy water and remove any unhealthy leaves
Harvest leaves regularly for culinary use; use fresh or dry for later use

Chervil grows robustly and produces an abundance of lacy, fern-like leaves. With good light and minimal care, you’ll soon be enjoying a plentiful harvest for your culinary needs.

Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots. Once established, water only during dry periods
Trim the leaves regularly to encourage fresh growth and prevent flowering
Check for pests like aphids; treat with soapy water and remove any unhealthy leaves
Harvest leaves regularly for culinary use; use fresh or dry for later use

Sunlight and Position:	Needs 4-6 hours of direct sunlight daily
Watering and Feeding:	Water regularly, especially in hot weather
Support and Pruning:	Pinch off the tops to encourage bushier growth
Harvesting:	Mulch around plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds

Sunlight and Position:	Needs 4-6 hours of direct sunlight daily
Watering and Feeding:	Water regularly, especially in hot weather
Support and Pruning:	Pinch off the tops to encourage bushier growth
Harvesting:	Mulch around plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds

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.