(Anthriscus cerefolium) Originally native to the Caucuses and spread widely by the Romans, Chervil is a lovely aromatic herb with a delicate, fern-like appearance and bright yet subtle aniseed flavor. Very popular in France, it is part of the herb mixture known as "fines herbes," a mainstay of French cuisine. Often used to season egg, seafood, and vegetable-based dishes, it is also finding a home in specialty salad mixes, where it lends a wonderful flavor and texture. "Vertissimo" is selected for rapid re-growth after cutting, making it well suited to commercial production in addition to home-scale use—one of the most used herbs from our home kitchen garden in the summertime. Plants are 10-16" tall with edible flowers!
60 days. UO

Packet: 150 seeds

[split]

Growing Info

SOWING:

Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before your last frost.

Transplant out after your last frost.

Direct seed early Spring.

Note: Rapid re-growth after cutting.

PLANTING DEPTH:

Barely cover. Requires light for germination

SPACING:

6" between plants in rows 12" apart.

EMERGENCE:

7-14 days @ soil temp 55-75F

LIGHT:

Full sun to part shade.

FERTILITY:

Moderate-Rich. Well-drained, evenly moist, and loamy soil is preferred.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

Prefers cool weather and will bolt in the heat.

Cut and come again!

Edible flowers.

Chervil, 'Vertissimo'