Chervil

SpeciesAnthriscus cerefolium

Also called French parsley

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Chervil
Photo: Otto Wilhelm Thomé · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Fact sheet

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Days to germination10–14 days

“10-14 days” — Growing Chervil (French Parsley) From Seed | Johnny's Selected Seeds

Days to maturity35–45 days

“35–45 days from direct sowing” — How to Grow Chervil: 35–45 days — SoilStack

Germination temperature60 °F

“Optimal temperature60°F” — How to Grow Chervil: 35–45 days — SoilStack

WaterWeekly1–1.5"

“Watering Weekly1–1.5"” — How to Grow Chervil: 35–45 days — SoilStack

Soil pH6–7

“soil pH range6–7” — How to Grow Chervil: 35–45 days — SoilStack

Height16.5–24 in

“0.75–2 ft at maturity” — How to Grow Chervil: 35–45 days — SoilStack

Propagationseed

“The best way to grow it is to sow seeds” — How to Grow Chervil (French Parsley) | Gardener’s Path

Start indoors8 weeks before last frost

“about 8 weeks before the last frost” — Growing Chervil (French Parsley) From Seed | Johnny's Selected Seeds

Transplantbiodegradable peat pot

“look for transplants that were grown in a biodegradable peat pot” — How to Grow Chervil (French Parsley) | Gardener’s Path

Ready whensmall white flowers that grow in umbels

“small white flowers that grow in umbels emerge” — How to Grow Chervil (French Parsley) | Gardener’s Path

Edible partsLeaves

“Leaves should be harvested just before the plants start to flower” — Growing Chervil (French Parsley) From Seed | Johnny's Selected Seeds

Indoorsstart a pot of chervil inside in the early spring. If the weather doesn't get too hot, I may put the pot outside.

“I start a pot of chervil inside in the early spring.” — What Is Chervil?

Pestsslugs

“Be warned that slugs seem to be attracted to chervil in the garden.” — What Is Chervil?

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